The use of technology is one of four key objectives outlined in a new government review on UK national security, defence, and foreign policy over the next decade.

The government said that sustaining strategic advantage through science and technology (S&T), by incorporating it as an “integral element” of national security and international policy, would “firmly” establish the UK as a global S&T and responsible cyber power.

“This will be essential in gaining economic, political, and security advantages,” it said.

The review committed to a full spectrum approach to the UK’s cyber capability, with the prime minister announcing the establishment of a ‘cyber corridor’ across the North of England.

The government document said that the UK’s National Cyber Force is transforming Britain’s ability to conduct targeted offensive cyber operations to impose real-world costs on our adversaries


“Today’s announcement by the Prime Minister marks a seismic shift in the UK’s approach to foreign policy, defence and national security,” said Julian David, techUK chief executive. “For techUK and our members, the emphasis on technology as a strategic enabler is welcome, particularly the focus on the cutting-edge technologies of artificial intelligence, cyber security, and space-based capabilities.

He added: “This, together with the wholesale modernisation of UK defence capabilities and substantial uplift in UK spending on research and development, will encourage greater collaboration between government and the technology industry to deliver on the review’s ambitions.”

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