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United Kingdom: Government allocates GBP 5 billion to autonomous and directed energy defence systems

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02 Jun 2025

In June 2025, the UK government allocated GBP 5 billion to support the development of autonomous systems and directed energy weapons, aiming to modernise defence capabilities, strengthen British industry, and create new jobs.

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0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Implementation date

02 Jun 2025

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Updated: 16 Jun 2025
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On 2 June 2025, the UK government allocated GBP 5 billion (USD 6.7 billion) to accelerate the development of autonomous systems and directed energy weapons (DEW). The allocation includes over ...

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