AI used in UK defence review stays unnamed, but is “segregated” from networks
The UK government has declined to disclose which artificial intelligence (AI) program is being used to assist in the analysis…
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Richard Thomas
Richard is editor-in-chief for defence and transport at GlobalData. He has worked the UK defence beat since 2014, and previously the defence and diplomatic beats in Muscat, Oman, from 2008-2013.
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Ukraine-Russia war: the numbers behind 1,000 days of combat
The numbers behind the Ukraine-Russia war are staggering, with hundreds of thousands of military and civilian deaths, tens of billions…
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What is the ATACMS short-range ballistic missile?
As the US finally gives Ukraine permission to use long-range strike munitions it had provided for strikes inside Russian territory,…
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British Army to receive thermal scopes for SA80A3 and Hunter battle rifles
The British Army will receive new thermal vision optics for its SA80A3 and Hunter battle rifles in a new deal…
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Ukraine leaning into defence SME sector amid domestic production drive
Ukraine is leaning into industrial innovation in order to bridge the quantitative disparity with Russia, as efficiencies are sought across…
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UK defence spending to limp to 2.3% of GDP in 2025-26
UK defence expenditure will effectively flatline as a proportion of GDP through to the 2025-26 financial year, according to recently…
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UK government says it cannot project IOC for Boxer AMV and RCH 155
The UK government has declined to provide an expected initial operating capability (IOC) and minimum deployable capability (MDC) for its…
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US to re-establish TNT production with new Kentucky-based factory
The US will expand in-country explosive manufacturing capabilities following the award by the US Army to Repkon USA-Defense of a…
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British Army has under 19,000 troops able to fully deploy in combat
The British Army has under 19,000 personnel who are trained and medically able to be deployed in a combat role…
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US Election 2024: caution and concern in Ukraine after Trump win
The election of former US President Donald Trump back to the White House, becoming the first president to serve two…