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UK Invests £5 Billion in Advanced Military Technology

6/3/2025

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The UK government is set to invest a staggering £5 billion in cutting-edge military technology, with a strong emphasis on drones and lasers. Defence Secretary John Healey revealed plans for £4 billion dedicated to drones and £1 billion for directed energy weapons, aiming to bolster British forces and create a state-of-the-art drone center to keep pace with evolving battlefield demands.

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The UK government is set to invest a staggering £5 billion in cutting-edge military technology, with a strong emphasis on drones and lasers. Defence Secretary John Healey revealed plans for £4 billion dedicated to drones and £1 billion for directed energy weapons, aiming to bolster British forces and create a state-of-the-art drone center to keep pace with evolving battlefield demands.