Babcock has launched Nomad, a next-gen AI communications tool, at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) expo in London.
Nomad is built to keep intelligence flowing even in comms-denied zones. It can clean, transcribe, translate, and analyze voice and text data in real time.
The tool blends multiple AI technologies and can be customized for specific missions, giving soldiers critical insights at the tactical edge without relying on external AI services.
Bridging Intel Gap in the Field
Babcock highlighted the global shortage of linguists and analysts, which makes battlefield intelligence difficult to obtain.
Nomad aims to fill that gap, turning raw comms into usable data.
“Nomad addresses one of the biggest challenges we face globally in the race to keep up with disruptive technologies like AI — the ability to extract, analyze, and understand data intelligence in seconds anywhere in the world, across any domain,” the British company stated.
AI That Saves Seconds — and Lives
CEO of Babcock division Mission Systems Neal Misell called Nomad a “boundary-breaking” product for UK defense.
“Nomad can give end-users the ability to make critical decisions where every second counts and lives are at risk — even when they are cut off from a command and control centre,” Misell explained.
“We’ve built a product that delivers vital intelligence in real time, wherever it’s needed. Making Nomad happen meant investing in a rapid AI development team and expanding our AI expertise and specialist skills.”
Earlier this year, Babcock joined the UK Sovereign AI Industry Forum, launched by computing and graphics giant NVIDIA, to strengthen national security, advance sovereign AI infrastructure, and boost the UK’s AI startup ecosystem.
About DSEI
DSEI is a biennial defense and security convention in London, drawing thousands of military, government, and industry leaders. It’s a hub for showcasing the latest defense tech and innovation.
The 2025 edition runs this week, from September 9 to 12.
