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UK Unveils Strategic Defence Review, Pledges Up to 12 Attack Submarines and £15 Billion Warhead Fund
- On June 7, the UK government unveiled its Strategic Defence Review, announcing plans to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its nuclear warhead programme.
- The review responds to increasing geopolitical threats, especially Russian aggression, and accepts all 62 recommendations to strengthen UK national security and deterrence.
- The submarine fleet will include new SSN-AUKUS boats built at Barrow, expected to enter service in the late 2030s alongside expanded conventional weapons and drone development.
- Defence Secretary John Healey said the £15 billion investment supports 30,000 skilled jobs and apprenticeships, aiming to boost the UK economy and send a strong message to Moscow.
- The review represents the UK's most significant defence funding boost since the Cold War, aiming to increase military expenditure to 2.5% of the nation's GDP by 2027, while reaffirming the country's dedication to NATO and enhanced modern military capabilities.
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