UK strengthens cyber defence cooperation

Representatives from the UK have attended the third Digital Defence Symposium (DDS) in Singapore.

The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence (ACICE) hosted the event, bringing together more than 300 senior defence officials, academics, industry experts and international partners from across 35 countries and organisations, to discuss the latest developments in the cybersecurity.

ACICE was established in June 2021 to connect ASEAN countries and other international partners to enhance multilateral cooperation in defence against cyberattacks, disinformation and misinformation.

UK representatives took part in the 'Building Effective Digital Military Forces’ panel, where they discussed how investment, such as training, doctrine, structure, or equipment, can build a capable force that is ready to respond to digital threats.

The group also looked at how artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, and cyber capabilities can ethically be integrated with human judgement and resilience to create a strong, warfighting ready force.