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Defence Committee: UK must learn from Ukraine and embrace AI
2 days ago · The Ministry of Defence (MOD) must fully integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations to remain competitive, according to a new report by the Defence Committee. The report emphasises lessons from Ukraine, where AI has provided significant battlefield advantages, and calls for the MOD to transform into an “AI-native” organisation to …
UK facing ‘360-degree threat’ of hostile missiles and drones
6 days ago · The House of Lords recently debated the United Kingdom’s air defence capabilities, focusing on the need to modernise and address emerging threats. Baroness Goldie led the discussion, emphasising the urgency of enhancing air defence systems, particularly given lessons from the ongoing conflict in ...
Concerns raised over UK part in European missile shield
Jan 8, 2025 · Last year, we reported that the UK’s missile defence capabilities are in urgent need of improvement, according to a new report from the House of Lords’ International Relations and Defence Committee. Published on 26th September 2024, the report, titled “Ukraine: A Wake-Up Call”, highlights the UK’s vulnerabilities and calls for …
Questions raised on sufficiency of British defence budget
5 days ago · During a recent House of Lords debate on the UK’s air defence capabilities, questions surrounding the sufficiency of the defence budget and the strategic balance between homeland security and international commitments took centre stage. Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton raised concerns about whether the government’s commitment to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence would be enough
UK warned it is ‘vulnerable’ to missile attack - UK Defence Journal
Sep 30, 2024 · Australia is huge, the size of Europe or the USA. There’re already over the horizon radars up in the North and more radars coming. Not sure on actual ground based missiles at the moment besides NASAMS and SM3&6 on the Hobart’s, and the Hunter class and LOSVs (large optionally manned surface vessels) to come.
Britain addresses Russian threats - UK Defence Journal
Jan 6, 2025 · Defence Secretary John Healey provided an update on the UK’s support for Ukraine and its response to wider Russian aggression, as the conflict enters a critical phase in 2025. Harpreet Uppal, Labour MP for Huddersfield, asked about steps to increase military assistance to Ukraine. Healey described ...
UK launches ‘STORM’ to defend country from missiles
Jul 5, 2024 · Hence why I said the answer is REINFORCEMENT of the RN, not just reforming the Home Fleet with the assets we have. If this were done with the most obvious option (increasing orders of existing ship classes), then a nice benefit would be that we could also deploy those ships elsewhere when the missile threat to the UK is judged low, which is basically always.
UK reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapons - UK Defence Journal
Sep 17, 2024 · Completely different scenarios and issues. Firstly the Houthi missiles are not too dissimilar to Scuds or even the V2, it’s a big old lump moving towards the target and a hell of a lot slower than a MIRV from a full on SLBM.
Government asks public for views on new defence review
Aug 28, 2024 · The UK Government is seeking public input on the newly launched Strategic Defence Review, seeking views on how the nation’s armed forces should adapt to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century.