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Vanguard latest news
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201 days: HMS Vengeance completes another long patrol
This is thought to be the second longest patrol on record
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Vanguard’s failed Trident launch: what do we know?
This is the second consecutive failure, following one in 2016.
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NIS briefing on Devonport Dockyard
An overview of the dockyard where the UK’s nuclear submarines are maintained.
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Devonport: A Nuclear Information Service Briefing
An overview of the Devonport Royal Dockyard and its role in servicing the UK’s submarine fleet
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Faulty depth gauge causes unplanned dive on Vanguard submarine
A disaster was averted when engineering staff alerted the control room.
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Extended Patrols: Vanguard problems are here to stay.
A series of very long patrols since 2020 suggest ongoing reliability problems within the fleet.
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HMS Vanguard leaves Devonport after 7 years of maintenance
The cost of the work has been estimated at over £500m
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‘Trouble Ahead’ – A video update
This video updates on our 2019 report which highlighted rising costs and programmatic risks in the UK nuclear weapons programme.
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Babcock submarine repairs: two electrical safety failures in two months
Improvement notices were issued by ONR for both events.
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Webinar: The Life and Work of John Ainslie
9th November 14:00 GMT, reflections on John Ainslie’s contributions to the nuclear disarmament movement and its continued relevance….Watch here
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Babcock struggling after £1.6bn loss and more safety issues at Devonport
The sale of the profitable consultancy Frazer-Nash come shortly after the second improvement notice in 12 months.