The UK government plans to invest £6 billion in shipbuilding, including new dry docks at the Faslane naval base, as part of a broader industrial strategy. This investment aims to enhance national security and support domestic shipbuilding, with a UK-only bidding process to determine the contractor, likely favoring Navantia UK.
Additionally, £115 million will fund a new marine research vessel to replace the Cefas Endeavour, which has been in service for over 20 years. The new ship is expected to be delivered in the early 2030s.