This report looks at the problems arising in the UK nuclear weapons programme, the overall total cost of the programme and the need for policy changes to address a situation that is becoming increasingly unsustainable.
Dreadnought latest news
The Dreadnought submarines are planned to replace the current fleet of Vanguard submarines in the early 2030s. They will carry nuclear-armed Trident missiles and be powered by a PWR3 nuclear reactor.
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Dreadnought prototype review exposes flaws in naval reactor programme
Senior academics criticised a 'culture of optimism' within the programme.
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£235m overspend highlights problems in major nuclear projects
A report has highlighted the risks to several interlinked projects.
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Financial risks on Trident successor – a Conspiracy of Concealment
Defence procurement problems which are likely to affect the Dreadnought programme
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Government report casts doubt over delivery of Trident replacement programme
The programme to construct four new submarines to carry the UK's Trident nuclear weapons is “in doubt” and faces “major risks”, according to a new government report. Newly published data from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) paints a bleak picture for government's aspirations to replace the Trident submarines by the mid 2030s, with “issues […]
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Parliamentary Vote on Trident: 18 July 2016
Who voted for what.
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Defence Secretary announces £642 million spend on Trident replacement submarines
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced £642 million of spending for the Successor Trident replacement submarine programme.
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Underwater drone technology threatens submarines of the future
A new report from the British American Security Information Council (BASIC) has warned that the development of high-tech underwater drones and advances in sensor technology which will make the oceans “effectively transparent” could mean an end to the days when submarines can remain at sea undetected.
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Labour Party Defence Policy Review – Consultation Open
Labour Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Emily Thornberry has announced a rigorous consultation process for Labour's strategic review of defence and security, following a request from party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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BAE awarded £201m for further design work on new Trident submarines
More than £200 million in funding has been released by the Ministry of Defence to support further design work for 'Successor' class Trident replacement submarines.
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Trident replacement: Costs rise and timetable slips
The costs of building four new submarines for the UK's Trident nuclear weapons programme has risen to at least £31 billion pounds, with the submarines not scheduled to enter into service until the early 2030s according to the government's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). The review, presented to Parliament by Prime Minster David Cameron, […]
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Trident replacement: Politicians are already robbing the public purse
Never mind the pre-election debate – Trident replacement is already under way.