Campbell Gibson
Senior Advisor, External Relations, London +44 7825 074315
Responding to the review, David Clark, AtkinsRéalis Market Director - Defence & Aerospace, UK & Ireland, said:
"The Strategic Defence Review represents a turning point, not just for national security, but for the UK economy. Defence investment has always been a driver for industry growth, regional development, and high-value jobs, but this review puts the sector at the heart of the economy.
"The commitment to build up to 12 SSN-AUKUS submarines and modernise supporting infrastructure is both a long-term military plan and a long-term industrial strategy. An expanded submarine enterprise, underpinned by AUKUS, will strengthen our sovereign capability, exports, and partnerships with allies.
"Crucially, this review invests in people. Significant new funding for the defence estate and cyber, with the establishment of CyberEM Command, will help to attract, develop and retain the talent our armed forces need.
"To deliver on this ambitious review, government and industry must now work in lockstep to accelerate procurement and unlock the full potential of the forthcoming Industrial Strategy."
About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a strategic supplier to the UK defence market, having worked with defence organisations for decades to support the delivery of major programmes across land, maritime, air and joint environments. Through the Engineering Delivery Partnership for Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), AtkinsRéalis provides essential engineering support for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. The company’s expertise ranges engineering, complex infrastructure, nuclear, advanced digital technologies and major programme delivery, with its portfolio including supporting infrastructure upgrades at Devonport Royal Dockyard and advising on the design of the next generation of combat training jets.