UK government seeks industry cooperation to strengthen AI-driven cyber resilience
Rising cyber threats drive UK investment in AI-powered national security systems.
The UK government has called on leading AI companies to collaborate on building advanced cyber defence capabilities, as threats grow in scale and sophistication.
Speaking ahead of CYBERUK, Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasised that AI-driven security will become a defining challenge, requiring innovation at unprecedented speed and scale.
Government officials warn that AI is already reshaping the threat landscape, with hostile states and criminal groups increasingly deploying automated systems to identify vulnerabilities.
The number of nationally significant cyber incidents handled by authorities more than doubled in 2025, highlighting the urgency of strengthening national resilience.
To address these risks, businesses are being encouraged to sign a voluntary Cyber Resilience Pledge, committing to stronger governance, early warning systems, and supply chain security standards.
Alongside this initiative, the UK government will invest £90 million over the next three years to support cyber defences, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.
A strategy that forms part of a broader National Cyber Action Plan, reflecting a shift towards integrating AI into national security infrastructure.
Officials argue that effective cooperation between government and industry will be essential to protect critical systems and maintain economic stability in an increasingly automated threat environment.
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