The UK government plans to increase defence spending to its highest levels since the Cold War in response to geopolitical tensions, particularly from Russia. The new Strategic Defence Review (SDR) emphasizes investment in innovative military technologies like AI and drones, yet industry experts caution that funding alone is insufficient without significant structural reforms. Tanya Suarez highlighted the barriers that startups face in scaling their technologies within military frameworks, while Andriy Dovbenko suggested adopting Ukraine's model of rapidly integrating tech solutions in wartime as a potential strategy for the UK.
"Defence tech startups need a clear pathway from proof of value to adoption," she said.
"Simply increasing UK defence spending without structural changes won't work," Dovbenko said.
"Adaptive integration of startup-created military technology is vital, as seen in Ukraine's response to the ongoing conflict with Russia."
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