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Title:

Exploring Best Practices for the Responsible Military Use of AI

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$49,563.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 19, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026

Description:

This project consists of a research study that assesses AI risks and opportunities, identifying actionable best practices for Canada and its allies to ensure responsible use of AI technologies. The project also seeks to assess how military use of AI affects other priorities, including climate change and diversity and inclusion.

Organization:

National Defence

Expected Results:

The expected results from Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) include fostering informed public debate on security and defense issues, and enhancing the Department of National Defence’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging security challenges. These grants aim to support research, conferences, and publications that contribute to a deeper understanding of defense and security matters among stakeholders and the general public.

Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

018-2025-2026-Q2-TEG25141

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

International (non-government)

Recipient's Legal Name:

BASIC (British American Security Information Council)

Program:

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)

Program Purpose:

Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) respond to defence policy challenges with the goal of informing current and future defence policy-thinking. TEGs provide non-recurring financial support to fund activities such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, and research and publications that are relevant to Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) and align with defence policy challenges.