Britain announced a £5 billion investment in drone technology for its armed forces, aiming to strengthen the military and create thousands of jobs. The funding, part of the Defence Investment Plan, will support a transformation that includes attack drones, invisible fighter jets, and hybrid naval vessels. It will also finance the Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon and an Uncrewed Systems Taskforce to accelerate autonomous capabilities. The plan calls for at least six new warships for the Royal Navy and upgrades to the Army’s autonomous ground vehicles, drones, and surveillance systems. The initiative is intended to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation and secure national and allied interests.
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