'We take our defence seriously': New UK weapons factories to be built 'very soon'

New weapons factories will be built "very soon" to show Vladimir Putin the UK is "stepping up our deterrents", the defence secretary has told Sky News.

The government announced at least six new arms plants as part of a £6bn push to rearm at a time of growing threats.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/new-uk-weapons-factories-to-be-built-very-soon-defence-secretary-reveals-13377608

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Post from Sky News on June 01, 2025

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