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Defence: Cybersecurity

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 21480

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review to improve the resilience of digital networks through AI, machine learning, and data science.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

Since the publication of the SDR, the Department has made progress across a range of areas in relation to Artificial Intelligence, with a particular focus on delivering operational advantage. This includes initiatives such as Programme FRONTIER and Taskforce RAID, as well as work led within the Military Commands to enhance operational effectiveness, digital resilience and decision-making.

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