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Newcastle emerges as AI hub for UK aerospace sector

By Michael Sweeney
Reading time 3 minutes
The city of Newcastle in England, where the Italian aerospace group Leonardo has moved its main UK research capabilities.
The city of Newcastle in England, where the Italian aerospace group Leonardo has moved its main UK research capabilities. © Islandstock/Alamy banque d'images

Global Combat Air Programme, part 5: In the race to develop top technical talent in the UK for the design phase of the GCAP fighter jet programme, Newcastle's leading computer science school and a Ministry of Defence tech hub have made the city a nexus for talent in artificial intelligence. One leading defence firm has taken note.

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