Paul Thomas

Fellow Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

Paul is a Fellow in the UK MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Visiting Professor of Sensor Fusion and Autonomy at the University of Loughborough. With 20+ years’ experience in the area of sensor fusion, signal processing and autonomy for defence applications, Paul now holds the role of Principal Advisor for ISR Fusion and Processing and Lead Technical Reviewer for Underpinning Data Science.  Paul serves on the Technical Programme Committees for the ISIF Fusion and IET Intelligent Signal Processing (ISP) conferences.

Day 1 | 23rd February 2026

2:00 PM R&D Presentation – Sapient: The Future of UK Autonomous Sensor Network Fusion Architecture and AI

Unify Sensor Networks: How to connect and coordinate autonomous systems for seamless multi-domain data collection.
Automate Target Detection: How to use AI within Sapient to rapidly identify and prioritise mission-critical threats.
Optimise Fusion Architecture: How to structure real-time data flows for low-latency, decision-grade intelligence delivery.
Enhance Operational Agility: How to empower frontline teams with adaptive sensing that responds to evolving tactical conditions.

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