UK's MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
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This BBC News article reports MI5 director Sir Ken McCallumu2019s annual speech outlining a shift: state threats and terrorism now require roughly equal resources. It explains rising hybrid threats from Russia, Iran and extreme right-wing groups, and highlights AI as an emerging force multiplier for attackers.
- MI5 says state threats have quadrupled in a decade
- AI is being used to enhance reconnaissance and weaponised drones
- National Security Act used against China, Iran and Russia threats
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