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UK to deploy military aircraft and AI to combat wildfires

  • The UK is hosting its first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes.
  • Military aircraft will be deployed to fight wildfires following a record summer in 2026.
  • An AI Cobra unit will be created to detect wildfires after the country's hottest-ever summer.
  • Funding for specialized protective gear will be announced.
  • The UK experienced its hottest-ever summer, with prolonged dry periods and extreme heat causing devastating wildfires.