US EditionUK Unveils Strategic Defence Review, Pledges Up to 12 Attack Submarines and £15 Billion Warhead Fund
- The UK government announced in early 2025 a Strategic Defence Review that includes building up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines under the AUKUS partnership.
- This expansion responds to increasing global security threats, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and evolving warfare technologies, and follows the government's acceptance of all 62 SDR recommendations.
- The submarines, to be built by BAE in Barrow-in-Furness and a joint venture in Australia, will replace the Astute class and likely include vertical launch tubes for conventional weapons, but not assume the nuclear deterrence role.
- The UK will invest £15 billion in replacing nuclear warheads before the 2029 election and increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with an ambition to reach 3% in the following parliament.
- These measures aim to transform the UK military, enhance lethal capability through drones and cyber command, and signal resolve to allies and adversaries amid strategic uncertainty.
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