February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore.
The UK will lead the multinational defensive cyber exercise Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cyber defence exercise conducted by the British Army Cyber Association.
More than 2,500 personnel from 29 countries to combat borderless cyber threats in a simulated environment. Demonstrates international collaboration, essential for effective cyber defence in real world scenarios. Exercise tests ability to coordinate international responses in a realistic operational environment, with scenarios mirroring genuine cyber threats.
The week-long exercise will bring together more than 2,500 personnel from 70 different organisations, and 29 countries to form 36 teams, including representatives from UK Defence, and other UK Government departments such as The National Crime Agency, The Department of Work and Pensions, The Cabinet Office and The Department of Business and Trade. Following the success of last year’s exercise in the Republic of Korea, Singapore will serve as the exercise hub for the first time, reflecting the UK’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners on shared security challenges. The exercise demonstrates the practical value of real-life scenarios which reinforces international partnerships, together with directly supporting the Strategic Defence Review’s (SDR’s) ambition to shift to warfighting readiness by building a lethal, integrated force.