UK Invests in Autonomous Gliders Against Russian Cyber Threats
John Healey leads launch of SG-1 Fathom gliders.
Government cites Russia's 'shadow fleet' threat to UK undersea cables.
SG-1 Fathom integrates with Lura Maritime AI's acoustic model.
Gliders operate 3 months, deployed in swarms.
Production begins at Turnchapel Wharf and British Underwater Test Centre.
10% of MoD procurement for novel tech, targeting 2.6% GDP by 2027.
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