Dan Rodenhurst has been appointed as the new Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), succeeding Charles Forte. In this role, he will lead the MOD’s digital, data, and AI initiatives outlined in the Defence Investment Plan, including £5.5 billion for the Digital Backbone and £200 million for AI capabilities. Rodenhurst, with over 25 years of experience in security and defence technology, will oversee digital transformation and ensure coherent integration of data and AI across UK Defence. He will also lead the Defence AI Centre and Taskforce RAID, aiming to enhance operational effectiveness. Rodenhurst will become a Director General in the National Armaments Director Group in September, managing over 3,000 digital specialists. Claire Fry, interim CDIO since June, will remain in her role until his appointment.
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