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UK Invests £1 Billion to Boost Cyber Warfare Capabilities

5/31/2025

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The UK government is set to invest more than £1 billion in a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, aiming to bolster military cyber capabilities. Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted the urgency of countering escalating cyber threats, especially from Russia. This initiative seeks to modernize strategies and enhance rapid response with a Digital Targeting Web by 2027.

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The UK government is set to invest more than £1 billion in a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, aiming to bolster military cyber capabilities. Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted the urgency of countering escalating cyber threats, especially from Russia. This initiative seeks to modernize strategies and enhance rapid response with a Digital Targeting Web by 2027.