Foreword from the Secretary of State 7

Executive Summary 9

Transforming our Armed Forces 9

Backing British 10

Stepping Up UK Leadership 11

1. Investing in the SDR’s vision 13

1.1 Spending Profile 14

1.2 Making the UK the Leading Destination for Defence Investment 15

1.3 Strengthening the Defence Investment Ecosystem 16

1.4 Mobilising Public and Private Capital: A Partnership Approach 16

1.5 Defence as an Engine for Growth 17

1.6 Defence Investment Priorities and Balance 20

2. Investing in the Integrated Force 24

2.1 The Defence Nuclear Enterprise 29

2.2 The Digital Backbone and Targeting Web 31

2.3 Artificial Intelligence 33

2.4 Maritime 35

2.5 Land 40

2.6 Air 44

2.7 Space 48

2.8 Cyber and Electromagnetic 50

2.9 Weapons and Munitions 52

2.10 Special Forces 55

2.11 Intelligence 56

2.12 Joint Support Enablement and Defence Medical Services 57

3. Investing in One Defence 59

3.1 People and Veterans 59

3.2 Defence Industry and Procurement 63

3.3 Science, Innovation and Technology 66

3.4 Defence Infrastructure and Estate 69

4. Defence Reform and Efficiency 73

4.1 Defence Reform Programme 73

4.2 People 74

4.3 Digital Workforce, AI, and Automation 76

4.4 Infrastructure 76

4.5 Acquisition 77

Notes to the Defence Investment Plan 78

Annex 79