US EditionUK Unveils Strategic Defence Review, Pledges Up to 12 Attack Submarines and £15 Billion Warhead Fund
- On June 2, the UK government revealed a £15 billion investment to construct as many as 12 nuclear-powered conventional submarines as part of the AUKUS initiative, announced alongside its Strategic Defence Review.
- This announcement follows growing geopolitical threats, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, prompting the government to expand its nuclear warhead programme and submarine fleet.
- The funding will modernize infrastructure at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston, support over 30,000 skilled jobs nationwide, and increase submarine production capacity.
- Defence Secretary John Healey said, “Threats are increasing” and pledged that the new fleet replacing seven Astute Class submarines will ensure Britain’s security and NATO commitments.
- This commitment signals a strategic shift to war-fighting readiness, aiming to keep the UK safe at home and strengthen its global defense posture through sustained investment.
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