The UK government has announced a £1 billion investment to establish a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command intended to bolster the country's defense against increasing cyber threats. Defense Secretary John Healey emphasized that the UK has experienced 90,000 cyber-attacks in the past two years, highlighting the need for enhanced military network protection and offensive capabilities. The initiative aims to connect military assets for more coordinated offensive actions while incorporating advancements in technology and AI, with a focus on recruiting skilled personnel for critical roles within the command structure.
"Ways of warfare are rapidly changing - with the UK facing daily cyber-attacks on this new frontline," Healey said in a statement.
"The hard-fought lessons from Putin's illegal war in Ukraine leave us under no illusions that future conflicts will be won through forces that are better connected, better equipped, and innovating faster than their adversaries."
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