![]() ![]() The programme received additional funding of £960m ($1.29bn) from the MoD in May 2018. The first metal-cutting for the programme was conducted in October 2016 after the UK Government announced funding of £1.3bn ($1.68bn). In July 2016, the House of Commons approved the construction of four Dreadnought-class submarines over the next 15-20 years, enabling the programme to transition to the manufacturing phase. The company was previously awarded two funding packages in 2012 to start the initial design and another in 2015 to work on the detailed design. ![]() It provided £201m ($291.4m) funding to BAE Systems for the development of the submarine design, including the layout of equipment and systems and manufacturing processes in February 2016. The MoD then conducted a concept analysis and the assessment phase of the programme. The parliament backed the white paper conclusions in March 2007. The document concluded that the construction of a new class of ballistic missile submarines is the most effective option for achieving and maintaining a nuclear deterrent capability. The Dreadnought programme is based on a white paper published by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in December 2006. Dreadnought-class submarine programme details The programme achieved a new milestone with the start of construction of the third submarine, HMS Warspite, in February 2023. The first submarine is expected to enter service in the 2030s with a service life of a minimum of 30 years. ![]() ![]() The total estimated cost for the Dreadnought programme is approximately £31bn ($47.07bn). ![]()
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