Dreadnought Alliance says £8.4 billion phase will underpin UK nuclear deterrent delivery and long-term industrial capacity

Dreadnought Alliance says £8.4 billion phase will underpin UK nuclear deterrent delivery and long-term industrial capacity

The UK government announced the package on 30 July 2026, with £5.9 billion allocated to BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness and £2.5 billion directed to the wider supply chain. The Alliance views the funding as a source of continuity across shipbuilding, nuclear propulsion and the supplier network supporting the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. Alex McMillan, managing director of the Submarine Production Alliance, said: “DP4 is a major milestone for th…