The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent
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The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2007-03-07
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-07 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The Government white paper (Cm 6994, ISBN 9780101699426) recommended the renewal of the Trident system, and wanted a decision made in 2007 as delay would imperil the UK's security. This report analyses the white paper's findings and conclusions, and explores the key issues and questions which should be addressed in the debate on the future of the deterrent. The Committee reports some disagreement with the Government's timetable for procurement of new submarines. The reduction in the total number of warheads is welcomed, but as the number deployed on submarines is not to change the Committee is uncertain of the operational significance of this measure. The Committee would also like clarification of the nature and geographical scope of what the Government considers the UK's "vital interests" for which the nuclear deterrent exists. There appears to be no legal consensus that the proposals are consistent with all of the UK's international obligations, in particular the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, so political considerations will govern the renewal decision. Detailed estimates of the costs are vital to inform the debate. The Committee acknowledges the Government's efforts at openness on this matter.
The United Kingdom S Future Nuclear Deterrent Capability
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Author : Great Britain. National Audit Office
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2008
The United Kingdom S Future Nuclear Deterrent Capability written by Great Britain. National Audit Office and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
The programme aims to maintain the UK's nuclear deterrent beyond the life of the current system, with the introduction into service of the first of a new class of submarines in 2024. The timetable is challenging and the MoD needs to manage key risks if continuous nuclear deterrence is to be maintained. The current two year initial concept phase for the new class of submarines requires a series of important and difficult decisions to be taken by September 2009 to keep the programme on track. The MoD has appointed a Senior Responsible Owner to co-ordinate these decisions. The current predicted cost of procuring the new nuclear deterrent is between �15 billion and �20 billion (2006-7 prices), as outlined in the 2006 White Paper, The future of the UK's nuclear deterrent (Cm. 6994, ISBN 9780101699426). The estimated operating costs once the new class of submarines comes into operation are similar to those of the current deterrent, and the MoD recognises the need by September 2009 to produce robust estimates of whole-life costs. There are major areas of uncertainty in the budget, including the provision for contingency and VAT. The submarine industry is a highly specialised industrial sector with a number of monopoly suppliers and there are real difficulties in providing the right incentives for these suppliers to deliver to time and budget. The tight timetable set for ensuring the seamless transition from the present Vanguard class of submarines to the future class is challenging. A further risk to the programme is a shortage of nuclear-related skills in industry and within MoD - potentially aggravated by competition from civil nuclear projects.
The United Kingdom And The Future Of Nuclear Weapons
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Author : Andrew Futter
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-06-16
The United Kingdom And The Future Of Nuclear Weapons written by Andrew Futter and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-16 with Political Science categories.
Since 1969, the United Kingdom always has always had one submarine armed with nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles underwater, undetected, in constant communication, ready at a set notice to fire at targets anywhere in the world. This is part of its Trident Programme, which includes the development, procurement, and operation of the current generation of British nuclear weapons, as well as the means to deliver them. Operated by the Royal Navy and based at Clyde Naval Base on Scotland’s west coast, it is the most expensive and most powerful capability of the British military forces. In 2016, the United Kingdom had to decide on whether to go ahead and build the next generation of nuclear submarines that will allow the UK to remain in the nuclear business well into the second half of this century. The book presents the political, cultural, technical, and strategic aspects of Trident to provide a thoughtful overview of the UK’s complex relationship with nuclear weapons. The authors, both scholars and practitioners, bring together diverse perspectives on the issue, discussing the importance of UK nuclear history as well as the political, legal, and diplomatic aspects of UK nuclear weapons—internationally and domestically. Also addressed are the new technical, military, and strategic challenges to the UK nuclear thinking and strategy.
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee
language : en
Publisher: Stationery Office/Tso
Release Date : 2006
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee and has been published by Stationery Office/Tso this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Law categories.
The UKs strategic nuclear deterrent is based on the Trident weapons system, which was introduced into service in 1994 and has a projected life span of up to 30 years. Given the lengthy procurement process involved in large-scale defence equipment projects, the Government has announced that a decision about the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent is likely to be required by the end of the current parliamentary session. In order to inform public debate on this subject, the Committee's report focuses on the strategic context and timetable for decision-making, including the nature of the UK's current deterrent and how it compares to the defence capability of other established nuclear powers; current and future threats; issues of operational independence and potential dependencies on the US; the implications for the UKs international influence and status; and the timetable within which these decisions will have to be taken and implemented. The Committee notes its disappointment at the refusal of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to participate in its inquiry, and calls on the MoD to make a substantive response to the report in order to address openly the issues involved.
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-12-19
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-19 with Technology & Engineering categories.
In its White Paper (published in December 2006 as Cm 6994, ISBN 0101699425) on the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent, the Government reaffirmed its commitment to maintain the submarine-based Trident weapons system. This will require the procurement of a new generation of nuclear-powered Trident submarines to replace the current fleet of Vanguard-class submarines. Following on from the Committee's earlier report on the strategic context and timetable for decision-making on the renewal of the UK's nuclear deterrent (HCP 986, session 2005-06; ISBN 0215029445), this report focuses on issues related to the UK manufacturing and skills base. These include: the level of investment needed to sustain essential infrastructure and core skills in the UK submarine construction industry; the potential consequences of a gap in the submarine building programme for the long-term viability of the domestic manufacturing and skills base; the implications of the rationalisation of the UK shipbuilding industry for the construction, maintenance and affordability of a Vanguard-class successor; and the linkage between the Government's Defence Industrial Strategy and the decision on retention, replacement or abolition of the UK's Trident system. It also examines the Government's investment programme at the Atomic Weapons Establishment and the possible impact of a new civil nuclear build programme for the retention of nuclear skills and expertise in the military sector.
The United Kingdom And Nuclear Deterrence
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Author : Jeremy Stocker
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-05-13
The United Kingdom And Nuclear Deterrence written by Jeremy Stocker and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-13 with History categories.
In December 2003 the British government announced that within a few years it would need to take decisions about the future of Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent. Exactly three years later, its plans were revealed in a White Paper. The existing Trident system is to be given a life-extension, which includes building new submarines to carry the missiles, costing £15–20 billion. Britain has a substantial nuclear legacy, having owned nuclear weapons for over half a century. The strategic context for the deterrent has changed completely with the end of the Cold War, but nuclear weapons retain much of their salience. This Adelphi Paper argues that it makes sense to remain a nuclear power in an uncertain and nuclear-armed world. Given that deterrence needs are now less acute, but more complex than in the past, the paper asserts that deterrence also needs to be aligned with non-proliferation policies, which seek to reduce the scale of threats that need to be deterred. Somewhat overlooked in current policy are appropriate measures of defence, which can raise the nuclear threshold and, if required, mitigate the effects of deterrence failure. It concludes that the government's decisions about the future form of the deterrent are very sensible, but cautions that they still need to be integrated into a broader policy that embraces diplomacy, deterrence and defence to counter the risks posed by nuclear proliferation.
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Political Science categories.
Reply to 8th report (HC 986, ISBN 0215029445)
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2007-03-07
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-07 with Political Science categories.
future of the UK's strategic nuclear Deterrent : The White Paper, ninth report of session 2006-07, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Defence Committee
language : en
Publisher: Stationery Office/Tso
Release Date : 2006-06-01
The Future Of The Uk S Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Defence Committee and has been published by Stationery Office/Tso this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-01 with Law categories.
The Committee's report on this topic is published separately as 8th report, session 2005-06, HCP 986 (ISBN 0215029445)
The Future Of The United Kingdom S Nuclear Deterrent
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Author : Great Britain: Ministry of Defence
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-12-04
The Future Of The United Kingdom S Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain: Ministry of Defence and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-04 with Technology & Engineering categories.
In this White Paper, the Government reaffirms its commitment to maintain Britain's independent nuclear capability by investing in a new generation of ballistic missile-carrying submarines and extending the life of the Trident D5 missile. However, in order to ensure the deterrent system is the minimum necessary to provide effective deterrence, there will be a further 20 per cent reduction in operationally available warheads. The Government believes this decision balances the interests of national security against its undertaking to work towards multilateral disarmament and to counter nuclear proliferation, and it is fully compatible with Britain's international legal obligations. The White Paper discusses the policy context and sets out the reasons why decisions on the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent system are needed now, as well as considering the various options and their costs, and the industrial aspects involved in building the new submarines in the UK.