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British Army splashes $86M on AI gear to speed up the battlefield kill chain

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Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Date Published: 2026-02-10

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Joe Fay

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The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded an £86 million contract for the Dismounted Data System (DDS), part of Project ASGARD, to equip soldiers with AI-capable radios, tablets, and sensors that enhance situational awareness and accelerate decision-making, trialed with Forward Land Forces in Estonia. The program integrates secure communications, data analysis, and systems like the DART 250 loitering munition to extend targeting range, reflecting the UK and NATO’s push to adopt AI-enabled capabilities inspired by lessons from Ukraine.

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