Published: October 1, 2025 at 12:27 pm
The Prime Minister is right to highlight tech investment, but the real test is whether government backs the innovators driving it.
Britain has world-class AI and simulation talent, but we need procurement reform that actually puts contracts in UK SMEs’ hands – not just talks about supporting them.
Equally critical is ensuring government and defence are set up to adopt new technology effectively once it’s procured. If we’re serious about being indispensable for AI, we need to nurture British champions that can compete globally, not just feed into someone else’s supply chain.