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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.
Information about the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent (CASD) and the Dreadnought programme to replace the Royal Navy’s Trident missile Vanguard Class Submarines.
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.
The Ministry of Defence invests in nuclear deterrence research and analysis through the Nuclear Deterrence Fund.
Information about UK nuclear deterrence.
A community of interest for academic institutions to partner with Dstl on deterrence and related topics such as assurance, coercion and conflict escalation.
The Integrated Review has generated some misconceptions about the UK’s nuclear deterrent. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Joint Doctrine Note 1/19 outlines how Defence contributes to deterrence activities carried out by the UK government.
Information about the UK Government’s nuclear deterrence policy and doctrine.
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