Beyond top line spending, one of the leading takeaways from the DIP is the clear push to acquire and field autonomous systems, underpinned by a £5 billion investment in the technology, which includes plans for a "hybrid navy."

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…