worldUpdated: Nov 19, 2020, 19:31 ISTThe UK government on Thursday announced the establishment of a National Cyber Force manned with intelligence and military personnel as part of a £16.5 billion push in the defence sector as the country prepares for life out of the EU from January 1, 2021. The new funding raises the UK’s defence spending to at least 2.2% of its GDP. Officials said the multi-year settlement of £16.5 billion takes the total extra spending to £24.1 billion over the next four years. Johnson said, “(We) will establish a new centre dedicated to Artificial Intelligence and a new RAF (Royal Air Force) Space Command, launching British satellites and our first rocket from Scotland in 2022. Johnson also announced the building of more ships for the Royal Navy, including the ongoing construction of two aircraft carriers, each estimated to cost £3 billion.

Source: Hindustan Times November 19, 2020 14:03 UTC