UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines
- Published on 31/07/2026 - 8:11 GMT+2 The United Kingdom has announced it plans it invest £8.4 billion (€9.8 billion) for the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine programme.
- "A major £8.4bn investment in the UK's nuclear deterrent, delivering jobs and opportunity for young people for years to come," Prime Minister Andy Burnham's office said in a press release.
- UK defence contractor BAE Systems is set to receive £5.9 billion (€6.9 billion) with the remaining going to the wider supply chain.
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- Published on 31/07/2026 - 8:11 GMT+2 The United Kingdom has announced it plans it invest £8.4 billion (€9.8 billion) for the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine programme.
- "A major £8.4bn investment in the UK's nuclear deterrent, delivering jobs and opportunity for young people for years to come," Prime Minister Andy Burnham's office said in a press release.
- UK defence contractor BAE Systems is set to receive £5.9 billion (€6.9 billion) with the remaining going to the wider supply chain.
Sources: Euronews