NIS update: April 2023
Posted: 19th April 2023
AUKUS plan details: a triumph of hope over experience
The US, UK and Australian governments have released details of the AUKUS submarine project. NIS Director David Cullen explains why the plan fails to address concerns about proliferation risks and submarine-building capacity. Read more
Concept phase for UK Replacement Warhead begins
The Government’s programme to build a new nuclear warhead has formally entered the first phase of its acquisition process. Read more
Integrated Review Refresh: more money but no change
The update to the Government’s Integrated Review came with a pledge of £3bn in funding, but no changes to nuclear policy. Read more
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