Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice
UK government is acting on the Strategic Defence Review's recommendations by investing in an 'always on' pipeline for munitions including building of up to six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK.
Following on from the previous Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25), companies have been selected for Feasibility Studies which shall run concurrently and independently to this process.
The purpose of this notice is to communicate the MoD's intention for investment windows to support the construction of new energetic materials manufacturing facilities.
Investment is expected to be through capital grants subject to approval within the Full Business Case (FBC).
Any company can apply to any or all investment windows regardless of having prior engagement with MoD.
The MoD expects there to be multiple investment windows, during which companies may submit proposals for MoD funding.
The first of these windows is planned to open in Q3 2026 with following windows planned for Q2 2027 and Q4 2027.
Each of these windows is expected to be open for 3 months and may be extended.
Further information on the investment available will be shared in due course.
MoD funding is expected to be no more than £45 million per proposal or 50% of the overall cost, whichever is smaller, subject to the available funding within each window, and meeting VFM and affordability criteria which will be confirmed in due course .MoD investment will sit alongside the wider support opportunities offered by HM Government.
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Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25)
Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25), companies have been selected for Feasibility Studies which shall run concurrently and independently to this process.
The purpose of this notice is
The purpose of this notice is to communicate the MoD's intention for investment windows to support the construction of new energetic materials manufacturing facilities.
Investment is expected to be through capital
Investment is expected to be through capital grants subject to approval within the Full Business Case (FBC).
Each of these windows is expected
Each of these windows is expected to be open for 3 months and may be extended.
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