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Ukraine: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 June 2026UIN 9873

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in supporting an AI centre of excellence within the Ukrainian MOD.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

Over the last two months, the UK has provided direct financial and institutional support as a key strategic partner to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence' AI Centre, named 'A1'.

UK investment has been foundational in building up the governance, infrastructure and engineering upon which the programme's next phase will scale.

Beyond direct programme delivery, UK engagement has fostered partnerships between A1 and UK academia and industry that are foundational to the programme's key capabilities including sovereign AI manufacturing, intelligence and strategic command systems.

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