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 modern warfare.

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

High-speed boats and strike drones will be committed to the elite force, with a focus on the High North – which includes the Arctic Circle and nearby areas – in the face of rising…