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Resilient infrastructure is the key to resilient returns as the UK embarks on £298 billion military upgrade

Cundall's defence lead argues spending will create significant revenue opportunities for the real estate
Keith Richardson. (Cundall)
Keith Richardson. (Cundall)
By Keith Richardson
Cundall
August 24, 2026 | 1:23 P.M.

Built infrastructure has been explicitly recognised in the government’s Defence Investment Plan as key to delivering the upgrades needed to maintain the UK’s military effectiveness in the face of geopolitical uncertainty and evolving technology. While the bulk of the £298 billion investment promised over the next four years will target military hardware, the real estate sector can expect significant revenue opportunities across the country.

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