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John Ainslie’s Archives
The Ainslie Archive is a work-in-progress and feedback is welcomed. NIS is scanning, tagging and uploading the vast archive of the late nuclear weapons researcher. You can already browse over 1000 documents
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Webinar: Extreme Circumstances
Register here to join on 8 September at 14:00
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An update on UK nuclear weapons modernisation
An overview of the latest developments.
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MOD equipment affordability risks remain despite £48bn extra funding
An internal assessment found that nuclear programmes were particularly vulnerable to cost rises.
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Preparations for US nuclear weapons storage in UK
The UK has been added to the list of countries as benefitting from an upgrade programme that is near completion.
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Burghfield leaves ‘special measures’ after eight years
Burghfield has been subject to special regulatory attention since 2013.
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TPNW: First anniversary report
To coincide with the first anniversary of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons – a detailed report on what the ban means for Britain by Dr Rebecca Johnson, published by Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy and CND with additional research and assistance from Nuclear Information Service.
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Webinar: Nuclear Secrecy in the US and UK
This discussion covers the history of nuclear secrecy, how the bomb has affected the politics, democracy and society of nuclear states, and what disarmament would entail. Click here to watch now.
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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.
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AUKUS submarine deal erodes non-proliferation norms
Current indications are that the new submarines will run on Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel.
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AWE becomes a Non-Departmental Public Body
The transition has seen a shake-up at board level, but many of the previous executive team are still in place.