Britain’s Strategic Defence Review has put artificial intelligence at the centre of its military modernisation, but while billions are being invested in autonomy, the projects remain fragmented, heavily reliant on foreign suppliers, and fraught with ethical dilemmas.

Shipping documents examined by Declassified UK and The Ditch reveal that Durham-based Permoid Industries has supplied over 1,000 British-made ammunition containers to Israel’s Elbit Systems since October 2023.

This report exposes the deadliest weapons used by Israel in Gaza, including the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb, JDAM GBU-31 V3, SPIKE missile, M107-A3 155mm artillery shell, and white phosphorus shells, highlighting their destructive impact on civilians and the legal, ethical concerns surrounding their use.