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The UK's nuclear deterrent: what you need to know

Information about UK nuclear deterrence.

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Ministry of Defence and Defence Nuclear Organisation
Published
26 February 2016
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The UK’s nuclear deterrent: the facts

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2025-07-21 17:12
Updated ‘UK Nuclear Deterrence Policy Booklet’.

2024-03-28 11:02
Updated ‘The UK’s nuclear deterrent: what you need to know’ with reference to the Defence Nuclear Command Paper.

2023-03-16 10:18
‘The UK’s nuclear deterrent: what you need to know’ updated with information about the 2023 Integrated Review refresh.

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Updated: The UK’s nuclear deterrent: what you need to know – content updated under heading: A world without nuclear weapons.