The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts to 22 UK companies, including SMEs from England, Scotland, and Wales, for feasibility studies on potential sites for new energetic materials manufacturing plants. Each company will receive up to £300,000 to develop proposals for factories producing explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics essential for munitions. The initiative aims to rebuild domestic ammunition production capabilities, enhance defense readiness, and create skilled jobs. Studies will identify sites for at least six new factories, with findings due by September 2026. Successful proposals may later receive Front End Engineering Design contracts worth up to £5 million. The projects follow £11.1 billion allocated for munitions and weapons investment, supporting a resilient supply chain for the armed forces.
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