Navy

Successor Submarines Get £642 Million Boost

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has confirmed a further £642 million of investment for the Successor submarine programme.

The funding will help to progress work on the four new submarines that will begin replacing the Vanguard class, from the 2030s.

In a statement that reiterated the government's commitment to replacing the Trident weapons system Mr Fallon said: "Our nuclear deterrent provides the ultimate guarantee of our security and our way of life. That’s why we are getting on with this investment."

"This money will support further design work, new infrastructure and the purchase of key parts such as engines and gearboxes, as well as jobs across the UK."

The investment will include £225 million of investment for new facilities, at BAE Systems at Barrow-in-Furness, where the submarines will be assembled.

So far £3.9 billion has been set aside for the Assessment phase for the new boats.

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