New Strategy to Secure UK Steel for Defence Sites
The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to using British-made steel where possible in upgrades to Royal Navy, Army and RAF bases.
The UK steel sector “provides vital support to the UK’s defence capabilities, including specialist cast and forged steel components for a range of UK defence programmes such as submarines, surface vessels and artillery barrels.”
Defence Minister Lord Coaker stated that the government remains “committed to creating the right conditions in the UK for a competitive and sustainable steel industry.
Author's summary: UK prioritizes domestic steel for defence upgrades.