How we enable defence organisations and national security with data
Butterfly Data provides data management consultancy services to UK defence and national security organisations, helping them improve data quality, governance, integration and analytics across complex, sensitive and classified environments. We design and implement secure data architectures aligned to multi-level security requirements, support asset management and operational data platforms, and deliver AI and machine learning solutions built for high-stakes, compliance-driven settings. We are an approved G-Cloud and GCA framework supplier for compliant UK public sector technology contracts, with multiple ISO accreditations.
Maximise potential from defence data
We help exploit the full potential of your defence data as a strategic asset and consult with you to establish robust data management solutions that provide specific, actionable insights.
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Reduce defence intelligence gaps with OSINT
Combine open-source intelligence (OSINT) with internal data sources, creating comprehensive analysis capabilities that provide context and identify hidden connections.
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Enhance mission-critical data quality in defence
Implement rigorous accountability and validation protocols to ensure high-quality intelligence and operational data. Verify source reliability, cross-reference intelligence, and eliminate inconsistencies for informed decision-making.
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Innovate with proof of concept defence solutions
Rapidly develop and test emerging data technologies in controlled environments before full-scale implementation and investment.
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AI readiness for secure environments
Increase capabilities by integrating AI and predictive analytics for precision in scenario planning and threat detection.
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Establish data accountability with defence departments
Establish clear data ownership and accountability structures and create data policies that enhance operations and ensure compliance.
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Create a standardised approach to data
Consolidate data storage, facilitate collaboration across the defence sector and enable tools for data exploration and delivery across the board.
techUK Policing Solutions Book
Read Butterfly Data's proposed solutions to Problems One and Three of the NPCC Policing Problem Book, alongside responses from other techUK members.
Recommended defence data services
We use innovative data tools and solutions to enhance mission readiness through validated intelligence, operational clarity, and secure, standardised data practices. Our data services are also available through widely recognised defence frameworks, including G-Cloud 15 and the Constellia Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVfI).
Data quality management and assurance
Data quality management and assurance
Data quality management and assurance
We help defence organisations make faster, more accurate decisions by ensuring critical intelligence and operational data is complete, consistent and validated in alignment with the UK Government Data Quality Framework and DAMA principles - with rigorous source reliability checks and cross-referencing to eliminate data inconsistencies.
Secure data migration and engineering
Secure data migration and engineering
Secure data migration and engineering
Move data off legacy systems and into secure environments with its quality, history and lineage intact, checked before, during and after cutover.
Data governance and accountability
Data governance and accountability
Data governance and accountability
Clear ownership, standards and lineage for sensitive data, so every dataset used in a decision can be traced and defended.
Proof of concept and AI readiness
Proof of concept and AI readiness
Proof of concept and AI readiness
Trial new data technologies, including AI, in controlled settings before major investment, with the data checked first and models tested for bias and performance.
Simple procurement for the public sector
We provide flexible procurement solutions tailored to both public and private sector organisations. As an approved supplier, we operate across key public sector frameworks, including G-Cloud, DOS, Spark, ACE, and NVfI, while also offering a variety of other procurement routes to suit your needs.
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Defence sector success stories
Read real-world examples of how we’re helping those in the defence sector and national security make the most of their critical data.
Defence data FAQs
Learn more about data-driven interventions and their significance for defence organisations.
How can we support the UK defence data strategy?
Defence organisations are using data as a critical resource to modernise operations, enhance decision making and resource management, and foster interoperability across military branches, as part of the UK’s Data in Defence strategy. We can help you centralise your data, enabling real-time intelligence and operational planning, and use predictive analytics to shape your strategy, improve readiness, and maintain a competitive advantage.
How can defence organisations effectively leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT)?
The growing volume of publicly available information presents both opportunities and challenges for defence intelligence. We help integrate OSINT with classified data sources within your secure environments, implementing rigorous data quality and evaluation frameworks to assess reliability and relevance.
How can defence organisations evaluate emerging data technologies before full investment?
The defence sector needs to assess innovative technologies without compromising operational security or making costly implementation mistakes. We facilitate rapid experimentation within controlled environments, working directly with your specialists to deliver proof-of-concept, evaluate performance, and validate capabilities before committing to full-scale deployment. This methodology reduces procurement risk while accelerating the adoption of beneficial technologies.
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