- UK faces economic challenges due to tax burden and global conflicts, while defence funding becomes a key policy challenge.
- The MoD announced a Defence Investment Plan, targeting naval base facilities in Portsmouth.
Construction firm VolkerStevin is refurbishing a jetty at Portsmouth to support modern Royal Navy aircraft carriers.
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Updated Sep 4
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What happened
Construction firm VolkerStevin is refurbishing a jetty at Portsmouth to support modern Royal Navy aircraft carriers.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Royal Navy
maritime service branch of the British Armed Forces
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Portsmouth
city in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
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VolkerStevin
British construction company
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