The government has signed a new partnership with Palantir to unlock billions in investment for military innovation.

Palantir will invest up to £1.5bn to help make the UK a defence innovation leader and create up to 350 new jobs.

The partnership will help the UK military develop the latest digital tools and harness AI technology to accelerate decision making, improve targeting and keep the British people safe from evolving threats.

Defence Secretary John Healey MP said: "This partnership is a major vote of confidence in UK leadership in defence, data and AI technology and as an ideal location for companies to invest and expand.  

"By harnessing the power of AI, we will boost the effectiveness of our Armed Forces, ensuring they have the tools they need to keep the British people safe.

"The work will unlock billions of pounds of investment into UK innovation, creating hundreds of skilled UK jobs and making defence the leading edge of innovation in NATO."