- Trident: Background information
- The Future of the United Kingdom’s Nuclear Deterrent
Defence White Paper
House of Common's
Defence Committee Response
Volume I
Volume II
Ministry of Defence Response to HCDC Report
- The United Kingdom’s Independent Strategic Nuclear Deterrent
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UK: The Trident Debate
Cutting-edge analysis and comment from the world's oldest defence and security think tank
Time for Trust in Trident?
March saw the unprecedented vote in Parliament on the Government’s proposal that Britain should remain a nuclear power by renewing its independent strategic deterrent.
Trident – The Balance of Costs and Benefits
As we come to the end of a procurement cycle, this is the first real opportunity to address Britain's nuclear deterrent since the post-Suez Defence Review in 1957.
- UK: The Trident Debate
As the Government publishes its White Paper to discuss the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent, RUSI Analysis outlines the breadth and depth of its analysis and comment on the debate.
Articles
Time for Trust in Trident?March saw the unprecedented vote in Parliament on the Government’s proposal that Britain should remain a nuclear power by renewing its independent strategic deterrent.
Trident – The Balance of Costs and BenefitsAs we come to the end of a procurement cycle, this is the first real opportunity to address Britain's nuclear deterrent since the post-Suez Defence Review in 1957.
Nuclear Disarmament Versus Peace in the 21st Century
The possession of the deterrent may be unpleasant, but it is an unpleasant necessity.
The possession of the deterrent may be unpleasant, but it is an unpleasant necessity.
Questions for the Debate on the Future of the UK Strategic Deterrent
Assuming that a decision is taken in favour of continuity of deterrent capability, the UK will need a capability relevant to a variety of new threats.
Assuming that a decision is taken in favour of continuity of deterrent capability, the UK will need a capability relevant to a variety of new threats.
Britain's Nuclear Deterrent – Keeping the Options Open
Nuclear capability for the UK has more to do with international status and influence than with direct security.
Nuclear capability for the UK has more to do with international status and influence than with direct security.
The Littoral ASW Problem and Future Employment of the UK SSN
This article examines the problems facing a Western SSN (nuclear-powered attack submarine) tasked to operate in demanding theatre, close to an opposing state’s coast.
This article examines the problems facing a Western SSN (nuclear-powered attack submarine) tasked to operate in demanding theatre, close to an opposing state’s coast.
What Next for Trident?
As the submarines that launch the UK’s nuclear missiles approaches the end of their operational life, what does the future hold for Britain’s nuclear capability?
As the submarines that launch the UK’s nuclear missiles approaches the end of their operational life, what does the future hold for Britain’s nuclear capability?
Delivering Flexible Effect from Underwater
How technology has enabled Astute to enter service with new and enhanced capability which points the way to the future evolution of the nuclear submarine
How technology has enabled Astute to enter service with new and enhanced capability which points the way to the future evolution of the nuclear submarine
Conventially-Armed UK Trident?
Can Trident be adapted to a non-nuclear. more conventianally armed weapon?
Can Trident be adapted to a non-nuclear. more conventianally armed weapon?
Thinking about nuclear weapons
Sir Michael underlines the important agenda of further arms control and reduction now available, and considers the contribution which Britain, as a Trident equipped nuclear power, could make to that agenda.
Sir Michael underlines the important agenda of further arms control and reduction now available, and considers the contribution which Britain, as a Trident equipped nuclear power, could make to that agenda.
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