Bedroom to the battlefield: How the UK military is embracing gamers and coders
Summary
The UK military is actively trying to recruit gamers and coders to join its ranks as they possess skills needed for modern warfare, particularly in cyber security and drone operations. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is expanding a program to fast-track people with these skills into the armed forces to counter decreasing recruit numbers.Key Facts
- The UK military is seeking gamers for their skills like hand-eye coordination, useful for operating drones.
- The Ministry of Defence wants to recruit more people skilled in technology for operational roles.
- The number of recruits in the UK military has decreased from 180,000 in 2012 to 137,000 in 2025.
- A special program called the Cyber Direct Entry Scheme is being expanded for quicker recruitment of cyber specialists.
- Corporal Alex, a program graduate, now works on protecting the UK from cyber attacks.
- The Ministry of Defence reports around 90,000 cyber attacks against the UK each year.
- The UK government has sanctioned foreign cyber attackers and accused some countries of malicious online activities.
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