A secret NATO military exercise beneath London’s Charing Cross station, in the disused terminus of the Jubilee line, has simulated a future defence of Estonia against a potential Russian invasion scenario in 2030.
The operation, known as Arrcade Strike, involved British-led forces testing AI-assisted battlefield systems, drone warfare, artillery coordination and rapid decision-making technologies designed for future European conflict scenarios.
“The scenario you are about to see is very deliberately set in 2030 because that is where we see the threat from Russia to be at its most acute,” says Lt Gen Mike Elviss, commander of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, in a video briefing.
Key developments included:
- Simulated NATO counterattacks using thousands of drones alongside fighter jets and artillery systems.
- The British Army outlining plans for expanded drone production and AI-enabled battlefield communications.
- Defence officials highlighting an estimated £18bn UK defence funding gap linked to military modernisation.
The exercise also showcased Project Asgard, a digital warfare system intended to reduce targeting and operational response times from 72 hours to two hours using artificial intelligence
ℹ️ The Guardian
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