The UK and France have launched a partnership to improve the resilience of critical national infrastructure against threats like cyber disruption and signal jamming. This initiative aims to develop alternatives to satellite-based systems, already vulnerable due to modern warfare tactics. The collaboration will particularly focus on the UK's e-LORAN project, which provides a secure backup to GPS. This agreement symbolizes a new phase in scientific collaboration, with both nations committed to fortifying technology for economic growth and national security. A new supercomputing partnership will further enhance AI research across various sectors.
The partnership will support the development of highly resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems, including the UK's e-LORAN project, which uses ground-based radio towers to provide a secure backup to GPS.
As the threats from hostile state actors grow, it is vital we work with natural partners like our French neighbours.
Today we build on the Entente Cordiale with an 'Entente Technologique', so that together we can face down the challenges of tomorrow.
France and the UK both have huge ambitions for technology to boost economic growth and strengthen national security.
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