U.S. and Britain Poised to Finalize Over $10 Billion in High-Tech, Nuclear and Defense Deals During Trump State Visit
Agreements span civil nuclear, technology, and defense cooperation, with investments backing financial and energy security.
The United States and Britain are set to announce more than $10 billion in joint economic and strategic deals as part of President Donald Trump’s current state visit to the United Kingdom.
Senior U.S. officials have confirmed that the deals encompass three main pillars: a science and technology partnership, cooperation in civil nuclear power, and enhanced defense technology collaboration.
The first pillar, science and technology, will see cooperation in cutting-edge sectors including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, and advanced telecommunications.
Major U.S. tech figures are expected to participate in the agreements.
In the nuclear domain, one substantial project involves a partnership between U.S firm X-Energy and British supplier Centrica to build up to twelve advanced modular reactors in Hartlepool, which is projected to power approximately 1.5 million homes and create some 2,500 jobs.
Regulatory processes will be streamlined between both countries to speed up licensing.
Other initiatives include the construction of small modular reactors, nuclear-powered data centres, and further investment into nuclear fuel supply chains.
Defense technology cooperation forms the third pillar, though specific details remain less public.
Discussions are understood to include joint R&D, shared capabilities, and possibly procurement in areas to be agreed.
Financial ties also figure prominently.
U.S. firms have pledged substantial investments in the U.K., particularly in technology infrastructure.
One deal under discussion involves about $700 million in investment in U.K. data centres.
Meanwhile, U.S. financial institutions have pledged further UK investment, job creation, and strengthened market alignment.
President Trump is scheduled to arrive Tuesday evening.
On Wednesday he will meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, followed by a state dinner.
On Thursday, Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a joint news conference before his return to the U.S. later that day.
These agreements reflect both governments’ aim to deepen their strategic alliance, particularly in technology and clean energy, while reinforcing the economic relationship between two long-standing allies.
Senior U.S. officials have confirmed that the deals encompass three main pillars: a science and technology partnership, cooperation in civil nuclear power, and enhanced defense technology collaboration.
The first pillar, science and technology, will see cooperation in cutting-edge sectors including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, and advanced telecommunications.
Major U.S. tech figures are expected to participate in the agreements.
In the nuclear domain, one substantial project involves a partnership between U.S firm X-Energy and British supplier Centrica to build up to twelve advanced modular reactors in Hartlepool, which is projected to power approximately 1.5 million homes and create some 2,500 jobs.
Regulatory processes will be streamlined between both countries to speed up licensing.
Other initiatives include the construction of small modular reactors, nuclear-powered data centres, and further investment into nuclear fuel supply chains.
Defense technology cooperation forms the third pillar, though specific details remain less public.
Discussions are understood to include joint R&D, shared capabilities, and possibly procurement in areas to be agreed.
Financial ties also figure prominently.
U.S. firms have pledged substantial investments in the U.K., particularly in technology infrastructure.
One deal under discussion involves about $700 million in investment in U.K. data centres.
Meanwhile, U.S. financial institutions have pledged further UK investment, job creation, and strengthened market alignment.
President Trump is scheduled to arrive Tuesday evening.
On Wednesday he will meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, followed by a state dinner.
On Thursday, Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a joint news conference before his return to the U.S. later that day.
These agreements reflect both governments’ aim to deepen their strategic alliance, particularly in technology and clean energy, while reinforcing the economic relationship between two long-standing allies.
