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The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life.
Facts about the programme to replace the Royal Navy's Vanguard Class SSBN submarines which form the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent.
Government and parliament the protection and defence of the United Kingdom…
Information about UK nuclear deterrence.
The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to…
The 2021 Integrated Review set out the government’s vision for the future. This page outlines what it says about the UK’s nuclear deterrent.
A community of interest for academic institutions to partner with Dstl on deterrence and related topics such as assurance, coercion and conflict escalation.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in January 2015.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2018.
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