Trump and Starmer Memorandum Seal US-UK Pact on AI, Quantum Tech, and More

September 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during Trump’s state visit to London, outlining plans for joint development in artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear energy, telecommunications, and quantum computing, with applications spanning space exploration, defense, and advanced medical innovations.

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Key points:

  • Trump and Starmer sign a nonbinding MOU for joint development in AI, quantum computing, nuclear energy, and telecom, with applications in defense, space, and medicine.
  • The agreement establishes a Ministerial-Level Working Group to guide bilateral cooperation, set priorities, and oversee implementation of joint initiatives.
  • The partnership aims to accelerate AI research, strengthen nuclear security collaboration, and create a U.S.–UK benchmarking taskforce to drive innovation and industry certainty.

On Thursday, President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer signed the MOU, a nonbinding agreement that leaves existing treaties intact but sets out plans for collaborative research across multiple government departments and agencies in both nations to advance work on emerging technologies.

The agreement calls for the creation of a Ministerial-Level Working Group, designed to act as a strategic forum for shaping bilateral cooperation, establishing priorities, and monitoring the rollout of joint initiatives.


At a joint press briefing, President Trump emphasized the economic impact of the partnership, noting that the visit helped catalyze $350 billion in industrial deals. He emphasized that both nations are committed to making the UK a secure and dependable hub for top-tier AI hardware and software.

The agreement outlines plans to advance cutting-edge research and development, aiming to accelerate AI applications in scientific fields through initiatives such as automated laboratories and shared computing resources. It also emphasizes strengthened collaboration on nuclear security and non-proliferation programs, while establishing a U.S.–UK benchmarking task force to drive innovation and provide greater certainty for industry.

“Welcoming a longstanding partnership to deliver on their joint objectives to maintain and strengthen their strategic leadership in science and technology, leveraging shared values, complementary capabilities, and coordinated policy approaches to address global challenges,” the memorandum wrote. 

The memorandum of understanding signals a long-term commitment by both nations to remain at the forefront of emerging technologies, fostering collaboration that could reshape global standards in these sectors. The move positions the U.S. and UK to influence international tech policies and accelerate commercial applications across multiple high-impact sectors.

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