Scottish military bases are to receive a £1.7 billion upgrade investment from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The funding was confirmed by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon as the MOD's Defence Board convened in Edinburgh today, 24 February.

Key investment features include:

• £1.3bn into upgrades to HM Naval Base Clyde's waterfront, engineering support, accommodation and physical security ahead of the Dreadnought class of deterrent submarines arriving in Scotland from the early 2030s

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• £400 million investment at Lossiemouth as one of the RAF's three fast jet bases - upgrading its runways, taxiways and accommodation for the nine new Poseidon P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft and an additional Typhoon squadron

• Expanding Leuchars Station to become the main 'hub' for Army activity in Scotland.

Sir Michael Fallon said: "Scotland is on the frontline of defending the United Kingdom from growing threats at sea, in the air, and on land. Our commitment to the future of defence in Scotland is underlined by increasing investment in better infrastructure for the Armed Forces helping to keep us safe."

Image: HM Naval Base Clyde.

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