Defence Investment Plan ditches large surface warship builds for lower cost AI systems

The new Defence Secretary, Dan Jarvis, is credited with refocusing the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) since his appointment

The UK's commandos will meanwhile be promised £500 million as part of the blueprint, with high-speed boats and strike drones for the elite force as Britain shifts its focus to…

Defence Investment Plan ditches large surface warship builds for lower cost AI systems

Controversial and delayed spending plan set to focus on creating new uncrewed task forces with additional training in drone warfare

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“The Defence Investment Plan will prioritise getting the latest kit into the hands of our frontline forces"