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UK RIO unveils new defense and robotics priorities

Reuben Henry-Fellows — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:37:18 +0000

The UK Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) has unveiled robotics and defence as new priorities with the aim of making Britain safer and more productive. The RIO, which launched in October [...]

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Robotics & Automation in review 2025: the stories, signals and shifts that shaped the year

John Thornton — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:16:59 +0000

If 2024 was the year robotics and automation proved it could scale, 2025 was the year the conversation moved on to how it scales: skills, integration, capital, regulation and measurable [...]

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UKRI provides £21m to stop cyber attackers

Reuben Henry-Fellows — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:33:11 +0000

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced that £21m backing for technology to stop cyber attackers. Innovative technology that can be integrated into existing computer hardware and blocks up to [...]

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UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill passes to bolster national organisations protection

Reuben Henry-Fellows — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:22:34 +0000

UK Parliament has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill which seeks to strengthen national security by boosting cyber protections for the services including the NHS. Hospitals, energy and water [...]

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US Coast Guard invests US$350m into autonomous systems

Reuben Henry-Fellows — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:34:57 +0000

The US Coast Guard has announced that it will invest US$350 million (c. £260m) to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under [...]

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UK defence review prioritises robotics and autonomous systems in £5bn modernisation plan

John Thornton — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:39:04 +0000

The UK government has announced a £5bn investment package as part of the Strategic Defence Review 2025 (SDR), with robotics and autonomous systems identified as key areas of focus. More [...]

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A ‘golf bag’ of robotics could handle dangerous jobs instead of humans, says UK government

Michelle Mooney — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:13 +0000

Defence scientists, in collaboration with industry pioneers and academic institutions, are advancing a new suite of autonomous tools aimed at protecting lives by replacing humans in hazardous situations involving chemical, [...]

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Saronic Technologies secures US$600m in Series C funding to advance maritime autonomy

Michelle Mooney — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:12:15 +0000

Saronic Technologies has raised US$600m in its Series C funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to US$4bn. The round, which was led by Elad Gil, marks a significant step in [...]

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UK MoD trials robotic systems for bomb disposal

John Thornton — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:51:15 +0000

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has conducted a trial of advanced robotic systems designed to enhance bomb disposal operations and reduce risks to personnel. The Defence Science and Technology [...]

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UK convenes global coalition to boost cyber skills and tackle growing threats

Michelle Mooney — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:47:50 +0000

The UK has convened leading nations including the USA and European Union (EU) member states for talks on how to tackle the growing threat of cyberattacks. The discussions followed the [...]

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