One year on from the signing of the Trinity House Agreement, a landmark agreement on defence between the two countries, the UK's £200 million investment will see 36 large amphibious bridging vehicles, produced by General Dynamic European Land Systems (GDELS) in Germany, which help to transport troops and heavy equipment delivered to the British Army. The UK has stepped up with the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War, which is increasing to 2.6% of GDP from 2027 with an ambition of hitting 3% by the end of next Parliament. The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation, which facilitates and manages collaborative armament programmes between the governments of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, signed the contract on behalf of the two countries.
Author: John Pike
Published at: 2025-10-30 22:23:35
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