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25 March

UK Military is Not AI-Ready, Says Defense Official

The UK military is not yet ready to fully adopt artificial intelligence (AI) into its systems despite increasing global initiatives to the technology for modern warfare.

22 March

Technology

A British Army land rover with an electric engine is seen parked on the right side of the image, right beside a NEOM McLaren Extreme E racecar on the left. A uniformed army personnel is seen reaching for the land rover's door, as if opening it. The rover is painted brown-green, with a plate in its front that reads "LURCHER".The racecar is painted black with orange decals.

Juster Domingo

UK Taps McLaren for High Tech, Electric Defense Capabilities

The UK Ministry of Defence has partnered with automotive manufacturer McLaren to develop high-tech, innovative projects for the British Army.

15 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Says Jet Carrying Defense Minister Hit by Electronic Attack Near Russia

A British Royal Air Force plane carrying the UK defense minister had its signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory this week.

11 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK ‘No Credible Plan’ to Deliver Desired Military Capabilities: Report

The UK Ministry of Defence does not have a credible plan to fund an ambitious 10-year defense spending initiative to deliver desired military capabilities.

8 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Army Begins Fielding AI-Enabled ‘SMASH’ Anti-Drone Tech

The British Army has begun fielding a new military technology that utilizes artificial intelligence to take down hostile drones.

7 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Revises Ajax Infantry Vehicle Contract for Speedier Delivery

The UK Ministry of Defence has revised the Ajax infantry fighting vehicle program contract with the manufacturer to speed up the delivery.

7 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

UK Drone Test Squadron Flagged for Failing to Conduct Single Test Since 2020

A British lawmaker flagged a Royal Air Force squadron tasked with experimenting with uncrewed aircraft for failing to conduct a single test since its creation in 2020.

6 March

Technology