The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to invest over £1 billion to develop technology aimed at accelerating battlefield decision-making as part of a strategic defence review. This investment aligns with the government's goal to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, potentially increasing to 3% thereafter. The MoD highlighted advancements such as the Digital Targeting Web, leveraging AI to enhance connectivity and information accessibility for soldiers. Insights from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine were cited as influencing these developments, emphasizing the importance of rapid response in modern warfare.
The funding will be one of the results of the government's long-awaited strategic defence review scheduled to be published in full on Monday.
The review had been commissioned by the newly formed Labour government shortly after last year's election, with Healey describing it as the "first of its kind".
The government has committed to raising defence spending to 2.5% GDP from April 2027, with an ambition to increase that to 3% in the next parliament.
Defence Secretary John Healey stated that the new technology announced - harnessing AI and software - highlights lessons from the war in Ukraine.
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