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  • UK must be prepared for conflict in Europe or Atlantic, defence review to conclude

    Business

    The UK plans to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines, it will be announced on Monday as the government unveils its strategic defence review. The 130-page document will conclude UK must prepare for conflict in Europe or the Atlantic and move to “war-fighting readiness” as a countermeasure to Russian aggression. But Sir Keir [...]

    Sir Keir Starmer is already facing flack as the document will not promise an immediate increase to the size of the British military. Photo: No10
  • Defence: Building submarines is ‘blueprint’ for UK growth, Starmer says

    Politics

    Building new submarines in Barrow-in-Furness is a “blueprint” for how increasing defence spending can boost prosperity across the UK, the Prime Minister has said. Sir Keir Starmer made the comments ahead of a visit to the town at the heart of Britain’s submarine-building industry. Sir Keir is expected to lay the keel for the next [...]

    Sir Keir Starmer is already facing flack as the document will not promise an immediate increase to the size of the British military. Photo: No10
  • Science Group hikes share buyback programme despite dip in revenue

    Science

    Record profit first half profit at Science Group driven by a well choreographed turnaround at one of its major brands helped the consultancy and systems specialist to increase its share buyback programme.

    Submarine HMAS Sheean returns alongside to family and friends at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia.
  • Rolls-Royce submarines arm to create 200 UK jobs to meet Royal Navy needs

    March 4, 2024

    Rolls-Royce has announced plans to create over 200 UK jobs in its submarine division to meet a growth in demand from the Royal Navy.

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