Ministry of Defence
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Fictional narrative details detention under new national security act
A fictional narrative describes an individual, Mr. Anderson, being detained by a clandestine "EXTRAORDINARY RESPONSE TASK FORCE" under a new national security act. The task force claims to have extensive data on Anderso…
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UK defense tech framework opens to smaller suppliers
The UK's Government Commercial Agency is seeking smaller technology suppliers for a new defense framework valued at £2.9 billion. This initiative, known as DIPS 2, aims to broaden participation beyond the Ministry of De…
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British Army selects four firms for Apache helicopter drone project
The British Army's Ministry of Defence has selected four companies to advance Project NYX, an initiative to develop autonomous "loyal wingmen" drones for Apache helicopters. These drones are intended to enhance reconnai…
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UK deploys warship to Middle East for Hormuz Strait mission
The United Kingdom is preparing to deploy the HMS Dragon warship to the Middle East to support a potential European-led naval mission. This mission aims to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz once a c…
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Palantir's UK chief defends company amid public sector data concerns
Louis Mosley, the UK and Europe boss for Palantir, is facing increased scrutiny due to the company's controversial work and its significant contracts with the British public sector. Critics are calling for the governmen…
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Sally O'Reilly explores 'gray literature' and early AI harvesting attempts
Sally O’Reilly explores the fascinating world of "gray literature," which includes specialized documents not typically controlled by commercial publishers. She highlights examples like a midwife's guide to fetal positio…
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UK's Skyhammer drone interceptor successfully passes Jordan tests
The UK's Skyhammer drone interceptor system has successfully completed desert trials in Jordan. Developed by Cambridge Aerospace, the system demonstrated high effectiveness in intercepting drones during the tests. The M…
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UK military accepts troubled Ajax armored vehicles despite crew illness concerns
Britain's £6 billion Ajax armored vehicle program is moving forward despite ongoing issues that have caused soldiers to fall ill. Investigations found no single cause for the crew's symptoms, attributing them to a combi…
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UK Ministry of Defence satellite data suggests hidden intelligence role in Iran war
New analysis of satellite data suggests the UK Ministry of Defence played a more significant role in the recent Iran war than previously disclosed. The data, examined by Declassified UK, indicates that a Ministry of Def…
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London Mayor Blocks £50M Palantir AI Deal Over Procurement Rules
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million contract for the Metropolitan Police to use Palantir's AI technology for intelligence analysis, citing a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules. Palantir critic…
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UK Met Police in talks to buy Palantir AI for criminal investigations
The Metropolitan police is in discussions to acquire AI technology from Palantir for use in criminal investigations, aiming to automate intelligence analysis. This potential multimillion-pound contract has raised intern…