According to information published by the UK Ministry of Defence on 2 June 2025, a historic £5 billion technology investment has been launched to transform the British Armed Forces through the large-scale adoption of autonomous systems and directed energy weapons. Presented as a central element of the new Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the initiative aims to position the United Kingdom at the forefront of NATO innovation, drawing on lessons from the war in Ukraine and aligning with the Government’s Plan for Change. Read more.
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| The DragonFire laser weapon system is scheduled to be installed on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers starting in 2027 as part of a multi-layered air defence network (Picture source: UK MoD) |