The government announced on Monday that they will break their contract with the commercial consortium running the Atomic Weapons Establishment
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Nuclear Weapons and Disarmament: What does the future hold?
A webinar to mark our 20th Anniversary with Jeremy Corbyn MP, Jonathon Porritt, Kate Hudson, Dr Olamide Samuel and
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What do we know about the UK’s nuclear warhead plans?
A quick summary of what’s currently in the public domain.
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‘Trouble Ahead’ Review
Text of a presentation given at the Trouble Ahead launch event.
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New Report – Trouble Ahead
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.
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Doubling of nuclear transports may indicate delivery of upgraded warheads
Nukewatch analysis suggest warheads are being loaded onto HMS Vengence
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Top scientist sets out new vision for nuclear bomb factory after Trident work ends
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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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Supercomputing upgrade at Atomic Weapons Establishment
The Atomic Weapons Establishment is to receive an upgrade to its high performance supercomputing system to further boost its ability to undertake research contributing to the development of new nuclear weapons.
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Costs and purpose of Trident questioned among UK military community
A ground-breaking study into how the UK's military community views nuclear weapons and disarmament has highlighted significant concerns about the costs and role of Trident. The funding crisis facing the Ministry of Defence means that spending on nuclear weapons is increasingly seen as unjustifiable when conventional equipment is needed and many in the armed forces […]
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UK announces reduction in operationally deployed warhead capability
The UK has reduced numbers of its operationally available nuclear warheads and deployed Trident missiles, reaching a “key milestone” which, according to Ministers, demonstrates the UK's “continued leadership” within the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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UK – France co-operation on nuclear weapons set to deepen as France’s Laser Mégajoule becomes operational
The first experimental firing of France's new nuclear test superlaser took place at the end of October, allowing French – and British – nuclear weapons scientists to test warhead components and materials as part of research work aimed at sidestepping international arms control measures.