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The UK plans to build new munitions factories to enhance defense readiness, investing 1.5 billion pounds and creating 1,000 jobs.
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is to build a network of new munitions factories to boost its warfighting readiness, in a move aimed at restoring domestic production of military explosives for the first time in nearly two decades.
Defence Secretary John Healey is set to announce on Wednesday plans for new potential sites and confirm that construction on the first factory is expected to start next year.
Below are the key details about the government's announcement:
* The government in June committed 1.5 billion pounds ($1.97billion) of additional investment for munitions and relatedcomponents * At least 13 potential sites identified for factories;first construction expected next year * Factories will produce munitions, propellants, explosivesand pyrotechnics for the British Army and support for Ukraine * At least 1,000 new jobs expected * Feasibility studies funded to kickstart high volumeproduction; engineering design work on first factory under way * Two new drone factories opening this week in southwestEngland as part of defence growth deals backed by 250 millionpounds ($328.88 million) * Ministry of Defence to publish procurement note outliningmulti-year investments and nine key materials($1 = 0.7607 pounds)
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti;Editing by Alison Williams)
Investment is the act of allocating resources, usually money, to generate income or profit. It can involve purchasing assets like stocks, bonds, or real estate.
The UK economy refers to the economic system of the United Kingdom, characterized by a mixed economy with a combination of private and public enterprise.
Defense growth refers to the expansion and strengthening of a country's military capabilities, often through increased funding, production of military equipment, and job creation in the defense sector.
Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into finished goods through the use of labor, machinery, and tools, often in large-scale production.
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