Government confirms £6bn contract for UK-built submarine dry docks at Faslane
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Government confirms £6bn contract for UK-built submarine dry docks at Faslane

1 hour ago · Originally published 28 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says chancellor
The government has announced that three new floating dry docks for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet will be built by a UK-based shipbuilder. This £6bn investment, alongside £115m for a new marine research vessel, aims to support domestic shipbuilding and secure long-term maintenance capacity at the Faslane naval base.
Source: BBC Scotland Argyll And Bute
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