UK-US Tech Partnership to Boost Intelligence Sharing, Google Cloud Invests in UK
US President Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK is expected to yield a significant bilateral tech partnership. This deal has already sparked inward investment from Google, with plans to establish a dedicated team in the UK. Meanwhile, the UK has bolstered its military intelligence capabilities, restructuring its institutions under the Defence Intelligence organization.
The UK and its allies have identified three Chinese technology companies as key players in a global malicious cyber campaign targeting critical networks. In response, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has committed £400m ($543.5m) to secure intelligence sharing with the US through Google Cloud. This move aims to harness advanced technologies such as AI and data analytics for secure communication.
Orange Cyberdefense, a leading cybersecurity provider, will manage these technologies in the UK as part of the collaboration with the UK and Google Cloud. The UK government has also agreed to invest further in Defence Intelligence, creating the 'Military Intelligence Services' enterprise to facilitate better data-sharing. This move aligns with the UK's Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy, aiming for a digitally integrated service.
The anticipated tech partnership between the UK and US, coupled with Google's investment, signals a significant boost to UK-US intelligence sharing capabilities. The UK's restructuring of its military intelligence institutions and commitment to further investment in the field demonstrate a proactive approach to evolving cyber threats.
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