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UK Details Defence Strategy With Plan for 12 Nuclear Attack Submarines

Prime Minister Keir Starmer describes the initiative as a deterrent to Russia through higher spending, new submarines, expanded munitions factories, strengthened nuclear warheads.

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Des employés de BAE Systems, pendant une viste du Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer à l'usine Govan de BAE Systems, à Glasgow, le 2 juin 2025 en Ecosse
Le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer (c), le secrétaire britannique à la Défense John Healey (3e d) et le directeur du programme Type 26 de BAE Systems, David Shepherd (2e d), lors d'une visite de l'usine Govan de BAE Systems, à Glasgow, le 2 juin 2025 en Ecosse
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Overview

  • The government will build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines under the AUKUS alliance with the US and Australia, replacing the current seven-boat fleet by the late 2030s.
  • Defence spending is set to rise from 2.3% of GDP to 2.5% by 2027 with an ambition to reach 3% in the next parliamentary term.
  • A £15 billion investment in the UK’s nuclear warhead programme will reinforce the country’s strategic deterrent.
  • Six new munitions factories will be created, generating around 1 000 jobs and raising munitions investment to £6 billion over this parliament.
  • The strategy also prioritises advanced warfare technologies and cyber capabilities, and the UK is reported to be exploring US nuclear-capable aircraft as part of its deterrence review.