Overview

• The government will raise defence spending from 2.4% of GDP today to 2.5% by 2027 and 3% by 2034 to fund modernisation.
• Plans include construction of up to 12 new nuclear-powered submarines alongside a £15 billion programme for fresh nuclear warheads.
• The strategy shifts Britain’s military focus back to Europe–North Atlantic defence zones after a recent global emphasis.
• Modernisation projects covering ammunition factories, warships and submarines are expected to create tens of thousands of skilled, well-paid jobs nationwide.
• Reports suggest the government is considering equipping F-35 jets with nuclear weapons, a proposal officials have not confirmed.