This video updates on our 2019 report which highlighted 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.
Submarines latest news
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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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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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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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Coronavirus delays Dreadnought for one year
The government denies the delay will affect submarine in-service dates
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HMS Audacious finally leaves Barrow amid growing Astute programme secrecy
BAE kept the team at work on Audacious throughout the coronavirus crisis.
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MoD admits problems at Rolls-Royce could delay Dreadnought
This is the first official acknowledgement of the risk
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Rolls-Royce breached nuclear safety limits
The quantity of fissile material in a facility was more than 25% over the criticality limit.
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Reports highlight repeated failures by MOD over four decades
Case studies from the recent NAO and PAC reports