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Nuclear Weapons

Answer

The National Endeavour communications campaign has primarily focussed on communicating work across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) telling the story of the enterprise better, and the growth of its social media channels to expand reach and understanding. The Government remains committed to furthering the public’s understanding of the work of the DNE and the fundamental importance of the UK’s nuclear deterrent to national security.

Recent events and milestones communicated in the last year include:

The Government remains committed to improving public understanding of the DNE and the critical role that the UK's independent nuclear deterrent plays in safeguarding national security.

Key events and milestones communicated over the last year include:

September 2025	Steel cut ceremony for fourth Dreadnought Class submarine, King George VI, at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness.
February 2026	HMS Anson visit and Submarine Maintenance Period in Australia.
March 2026	Government response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review.
April 2026	Prime Minister and Defence Secretary visit to HMNB Clyde, Faslane.
May 2026	AUKUS Defence Ministers meeting in Singapore.
July 2026	Dreadnought Delivery Phase 4 announcement at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness.
September 2026	NATO Submarine Rescue Exercise Flying Fish.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

22947

Session

2026-27

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Subjects

Nuclear weapons

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