The document is part of a broader effort to establish what the UK Ministry of Defence describes as a "continuously active munitions supply chain," including plans to build up to six new facilities in different parts of Great Britain. According to the proposal, the Ministry of Defence intends to open a series of "investment windows" during which companies can apply for capital grants to build production facilities. The first such window is expected in the third quarter of 2026, with additional rounds planned for the second and fourth quarters of 2027. Each investment window is expected to remain open for approximately three months, and applications can be submitted by companies regardless of their previous level of cooperation with the Ministry of Defence. This includes entities not selected in the feasibility study phase announced in November 2025. Funding per proposal is expected to be capped at £45 million (€50 million) or 50% of the total project costs, whichever is lower. Final allocations will be determined based on an assessment of value for money and budgetary sustainability, subject to mandatory approval through the full business case development and approval process. The program is led by the Defence Equipment & Support agency and is also open to small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the production of energetic materials and munitions.