Britain is spending £2bn to train its army inside an AI war simulation

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £2 billion contract with a consortium led by Raytheon UK to develop an AI-driven Combat Laboratory for training up to 60,000 soldiers annually in simulated modern warfare scenarios. The 15-year program combines virtual environments, live drills, and data analytics to enhance military readiness and decision-making, incorporating lessons from recent conflicts. The consortium includes UK and German firms, with Rheinmetall UK contributing nearly half the value