The Ministry of Defence framed the effort as re-establishing a sovereign, “always on” pipeline for munitions supply, citing the war in Ukraine as evidence of the importance of fast resupply of munitions by industry. Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP said:“This Government is building the munitions and energetics factories of the future, restoring Britain’s sovereign manufacturing capabilities after decades of decline and helping us to re-industrialise. This is a significant step towards rebuilding the UK’s sovereign energetics industry. “The studies will identify how we can grow UK production of the explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics that underpin military capability, driving investment, innovation and skilled jobs across the country. “Above all, it will help ensure the Armed Forces have a secure and resilient supply of the munitions they need to fight and win.”