Known as Information Warrior 17, it will take place between 26 March and 6 April in various locations in and around Scotland. It is intended to drive the development of cutting edge technology in the Navy, including artificial intelligence, to put the UK at the forefront of Information Warfare. It will also test the defensive capabilities of ships and submarines against cyber attacks, which are as real a threat in the modern age as traditional weapons like rockets, missiles, and torpedoes. Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord, said: "We are living in a data-driven age in which our adversaries are already exploiting the potential of Information Warfare, and we must respond in kind." The Royal Navy has expressed an interest in using AI technology to develop a "Ship's Mind" at the centre of its warships, enhancing efficiency and allowing for fast and complex decisions to be made automatically.