Defence Committee: MOD must learn from Ukraine and embrace AI
Chair of the Sub-Committee on Developing AI capacity and expertise in UK Defence, Emma Lewell-Buck MP, said:
“Artificial intelligence in defence is here to stay – the UK must move fast to avoid falling behind.
“The use of AI in Ukraine shows that it offers serious military advantage on the battlefield, and as AI becomes more widespread and sophisticated, it will change the way defence works, from the back office to the frontline.
“Harnessing AI for defence requires not just updated technology but an updated approach, and in today’s report, we call on the Ministry of Defence to transform itself into an ‘AI-native’ organisation, fully integrating AI into its work and mindset.
“Our report finds that the UK is ripe with opportunity and has the potential to become world-leading in Defence AI. But if we are to realise this potential, the Ministry of Defence must take a proactive approach and nurture the UK’s industry. While the UK’s Defence AI sector may not compete with the USA and China when it comes to scale, we can offer valuable specialism and sophistication.