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UK defence technology lab signs MOU with Google Cloud

The UK's Ministry of Defence's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DFTL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Google Cloud…

British Army Twitter and YouTube accounts hacked by crypto-scammers

The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation after the British Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts were hacked over the…

Ministry of Defence reveals UK’s first Defence AI Strategy

The UK Ministry of Defence has published its first Defence AI Strategy, outlining a three-pillar approach which will see the…

Does the Ministry of Defence need a quantum computer?

The UK government has bought its first quantum computer, with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) acquiring a British-built machine in…

ResearchWire: Top 25 Tenders July 29th – August 27th 2021

Evaluating the top 25 public sector tenders from the above time range, the most common value band for opportunities lies…

British Army uses AI in Estonia’s live-firing drill

The 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade soldiers used an AI engine during Exercise Spring Storm. Credit: shauking from Pixabay. The Ministry…

UK Defence to invest £2bn in combat air system Tempest

Credit: Defence-Imagery from Pixabay. Tempest is the next-generation combat aircraft that operates using advanced technology to strengthen UK’s position in…

IBM Handed £25 Million DWP Contract Extension, Without Competition

IBM has won another competition-free contract extension at the heart of government  -- this time in the Department of Work…

“Significant Obsolescence Issues”: IBM Lands MOD Extension for Aging UK Air Control System

IBM has landed an £8 million contract extension -- without competition -- from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide…

Reformed 13th Signal Regiment Designated As Dedicated Cyber Regiment

The UK military’s 13th Signal Regiment, first assembled five years before WW2, has been reformed this week into a dedicated…