Navantia UK welcomes Defence Investment Plan
Navantia UK welcomes the publication of the Government’s Defence Investment Plan and its commitment to strengthening the UK’s defence industrial base through long-term investment, closer partnership with industry and a clear focus on delivering sovereign capability.
The Plan sets out an ambitious vision for equipping the Armed Forces for the challenges of the coming decades, while recognising the vital role that UK industry will play in supporting national security, economic growth and skilled jobs across the country.
Donato Martinez, CEO of Navantia UK, said:
“Confirmation of key naval programmes is vital for supporting sovereign defence capability and for sustaining the industrial capacity currently being rebuilt across UK shipyards.
“There is now a significant opportunity to move quickly into delivery planning and inject new momentum into programmes which are strategically important for national resilience, the Continuous At-Sea Deterrent, and the future hybrid navy.
“We have already invested substantially in workforce capability, advanced manufacturing and modernised facilities across our UK operations and stand ready to support delivery at pace.
“Alongside major naval programmes, we are also investing in the next generation of maritime capability, including autonomous and digitally enabled systems designed to support the future hybrid navy envisaged in the Strategic Defence Review.
“Rapid mobilisation, clear timelines and close partnership between Government, the Royal Navy, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and industry will now be essential in ensuring these programmes are delivered efficiently and in the United Kingdom.”
Navantia UK looks forward to continued engagement with the Ministry of Defence and wider stakeholders as next steps are determined.
