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  • MOD selects nuclear storage site as Submarine Dismantling Project progresses

    The MOD has today announced where the intermediate level radioactive waste from decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines will be stored prior to disposal.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The case for the retention of the UK's independent nuclear deterrent

    The Defence Secretary set out the case for the retention of the UK's independent nuclear deterrent at Policy Exchange today

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary reaffirms nuclear deterrent commitment

    Defence Secretary has visited the home of the Royal Navy’s submarine service to make clear the Government’s commitment to the nuclear deterrent.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British jobs secured through upgrade to nuclear deterrent

    Two Royal Navy nuclear deterrent submarines have reached key programme milestones.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £1.3Bn contract awarded for latest attack submarine

    A £1.3 billion contract to build the latest Astute Class attack submarine for the Royal Navy has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK submarine industry to benefit from £285m investment in successor programme

    The UK’s submarine industry will benefit from £285 million of investment to continue design work for the Royal Navy’s next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD response about the UK's nuclear deterrent

    A letter to the Women in Black organisation outlining the government's position on the UK's nuclear deterrent.

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  • Nuclear Security Summit 2014

    David Cameron is attending the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nuclear submarines

    The nuclear reactor in HMS Vanguard is to be refuelled, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nuclear submarines

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Possible nuclear storage sites

    Five nuclear facilities across the UK have been identified as potential sites to store waste from disused nuclear-powered submarines.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British army infantry platoon participates in RAPID TRIDENT 2013

    British military took part in the multinational US/Ukrainian full-spectrum exercise RAPID TRIDENT 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: afternoon 16 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Trident, Syria and health.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 12 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on plain packaging, Sir Bob Kerslake, Trident, school lunches, outsourcing and taxes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 16 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Trident, Lynton Crosby, ministerial interests and the NHS.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Written ministerial statement on the Trident Alternatives Review

    The Prime Minister announced the publication of the Trident Alternatives Review on 16 July 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy submarine returns from longest patrol

    Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarine HMS Trenchant returned home from a record-breaking 11-month deployment on Wednesday, 22 May.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NATO praises Royal Navy's dedication to delivering security

    The Royal Navy's contribution to the alliance has been praised as it approaches 45 years of continuous submarine nuclear deterrent patrols.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy destroyer to join ballistic defence trial

    The potential for Type 45 destroyers to help protect deployed UK and Allied forces from threat of ballistic missiles is to be investigated.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Submarine HMS Ambush commissioned into the Royal Navy

    The Royal Navy's latest, most advanced attack submarine was commissioned into the Royal Navy on Friday, 1 March 2013, during a ceremony at Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government