UK to host military Esports games in cyber skills drive

The UK said Friday it will host the first international Esports competition for military personnel next year, helping them develop the "cyber and digital skills" now "essential" for modern operations.

"Lessons from conflicts including Ukraine have demonstrated the real-world value of gaming technology in training drone operators and enhancing cyber capabilities," said General Tom Copinger-Symes, deputy commander of cyber and specialist operations command.

The games would "strengthen our warfighting readiness" while building partnerships with allied nations "who share our commitment to technological innovation in defence", he added in a Ministry of Defence statement.

The British military officially recognised Esports as a sport las

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