Britain’s embattled army fights another threat – the push for...

Britain’s embattled army fights another threat – the push for green steel (msn.com)



Years of under investment and neglect have left our military in a “dire state”, defence select committee chair Tobias Ellwood admitted. Yet the Army faces another threat from an unusual source: the parlous state of the British steel industry. Almost half of steel for defence projectsalreadycomes from abroad and industry insiders fear that this figure will rise further unless the Government can commit more funding to keep domestic production afloat.

That will leave Britain ever more reliant on overseas supplies to build its tanks, ammunition and weaponry.“ Generally, these days, we're looking more at localisation rather than globalisation and you also want alternative sources of supply to make your supply chain more resilient,” says Stuart Young, visiting fellow at Cranfield University and an expert in defence procurement. Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey says: “Buying British steel for defence is a no-brainer. It strengthens our UK economy and our sovereignty.”
Scrutiny of domestic steel supply comes as production of supplies for the armed forces ramps up globally. NATO members have committed to hundreds of billions of pounds worth of extra spending in the coming years, much of which will go on equipment and munitions. Our green steel pledge will partner with industry to help firms decarbonise and remain competitive.

They added: “The Government recognises the vital role that steel plays within the UK economy, which is why we are seeking to secure a sustainable and competitive future for the UK steel sector. Steel and other industrial sectors can already bid into funds worth more than £1.5bn to support them going green, cutting emissions and becoming more energy efficient.”

According to the post, british will require steel for their challenger 2 tanks, fighting vehicles, submarines, helicopters. fighter jets, homes and buildings. When the army is involved, money will be plentiful! Demand looks solid