UK's Dreadnought Submarine Programme Advances, Infrastructure Upgrade Planned
The UK's Ministry of Defence is making significant strides in its submarine maintenance infrastructure. The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) programme is currently analysing docking capacity, with a focus on the upcoming Dreadnought-class submarines. The first of these, HMS Dreadnought, is set to enter service in the early 2030s.
The Dreadnought programme, valued at £41 billion, is progressing as planned, with four submarines scheduled for manufacture. Meanwhile, the Royal Navy's planning process is underway to ensure these next-generation ballistic missile submarines have adequate docking and maintenance facilities. However, the search for a suitable location continues, with no specific region or state announced yet.
Gibraltar, previously considered, is not currently part of these plans. The government is instead focusing on upgrading existing UK infrastructure to accommodate the new submarines.
The Dreadnought programme remains on track, and the Royal Navy is actively preparing for the arrival of these advanced submarines. While the exact location for modernising docking and maintenance facilities is still under consideration, the UK's submarine maintenance infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade.
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