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Book Synopsis The United Kingdom's Future Nuclear Deterrent Capability by : Great Britain. National Audit Office
Download or read book The United Kingdom's Future Nuclear Deterrent Capability written by Great Britain. National Audit Office and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2008 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The United Kingdom and Nuclear Deterrence by : Jeremy Stocker
Download or read book The United Kingdom and Nuclear Deterrence written by Jeremy Stocker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The Future of the United Kingdom's Nuclear Deterrent by : Great Britain: Ministry of Defence
Download or read book The Future of the United Kingdom's Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain: Ministry of Defence and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2006-12-04 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The United Kingdom and the Future of Nuclear Weapons by : Andrew Futter
Download or read book The United Kingdom and the Future of Nuclear Weapons written by Andrew Futter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author :Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee Publisher :The Stationery Office ISBN 13 :0215032810 Total Pages :100 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (15 download)
Book Synopsis The future of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
Download or read book The future of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2007-03-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The United Kingdom's Future Nuclear Deterrent: 2016 Update to Parliament by :
Download or read book The United Kingdom's Future Nuclear Deterrent: 2016 Update to Parliament written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee Publisher :The Stationery Office ISBN 13 :9780215034281 Total Pages :24 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (342 download)
Book Synopsis The future of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
Download or read book The future of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2007-05-24 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document sets out the Government's reply to the Committee's report (HCP 225-I, session 2006-07; ISBN 9780215032812) on the Government's decision to maintain Britain's independent nuclear capability by investing in a new generation of ballistic missile-carrying submarines and extending the life of Trident. (set out in the White Paper Cm. 6994, ISBN 9780101699426). Two previous Committee reports are available separately: on the strategic context and timetable for decision-making on the renewal of the UK's nuclear deterrent (HCP 986, session 2005-06; ISBN 9780215029447); and on the manufacturing and skills base (HCP 59, session 2006-07; ISBN 9780215031785).
Author :Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee Publisher :The Stationery Office ISBN 13 :0215032802 Total Pages :224 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (15 download)
Book Synopsis The future of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
Download or read book The future of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2007-03-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: future of the UK's strategic nuclear Deterrent : The White Paper, ninth report of session 2006-07, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence
Book Synopsis The Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent by : Matthew Jones
Download or read book The Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Matthew Jones and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-05-12 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume I of The Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent provides an authoritative and in-depth examination of the British Government’s strategy towards nuclear deterrent from 1945 to 1964. This volume, written with full access to the UK documentary record, examines the strategic nuclear policy of British governments after 1945 as they tried to build and then maintain an independent, nationally controlled strategic capability, while also attempting to forge a close nuclear relationship with the United States. This book will be of much interest to students of British politics, nuclear proliferation and international relations.
Book Synopsis The Future United Kingdom Stategic Nuclear Deterrent Force by :
Download or read book The Future United Kingdom Stategic Nuclear Deterrent Force written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Future United Kingdom Strategic Nuclear Deterrent Force by : Great Britain. Ministry of Defence
Download or read book The Future United Kingdom Strategic Nuclear Deterrent Force written by Great Britain. Ministry of Defence and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Future of the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent by : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee
Download or read book The Future of the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Future of the British Nuclear Deterrent by :
Download or read book The Future of the British Nuclear Deterrent written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee Publisher :Stationery Office/Tso ISBN 13 :9780215029447 Total Pages :192 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (294 download)
Book Synopsis The Future of the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent by : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee
Download or read book The Future of the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee and published by Stationery Office/Tso. This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The British Nuclear Deterrent After the Cold War by :
Download or read book The British Nuclear Deterrent After the Cold War written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trident nuclear deterrent program is one of the United Kingdom's largest-ever military acquisitions. Planned and initiated in the depths of the Cold War, it is now coming to fruition, when the most obvious justification for it--the Soviet threat to Western Europe--has disappeared. The continuation of the program is not in doubt; the money is largely spent or committed, and the main political parties agree on deploying the force. But the rationale needs refurbishment. Britain has traditionally preferred to represent her nuclear capability primarily as a contribution to NATO's collective deterrence. The "second center of decisionmaking" concept defined a particular value for that contribution. This rationale seized the moral high ground (by associating Britain's deterrent with NATO's strategy to prevent war), guarded the proliferation flank, and underpinned Anglo-American relations.
Author :Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Defence Committee Publisher :Stationery Office/Tso ISBN 13 :9780215029454 Total Pages :5 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (294 download)
Book Synopsis The Future of the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent by : Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Defence Committee
Download or read book The Future of the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent written by Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Defence Committee and published by Stationery Office/Tso. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Committee's report on this topic is published separately as 8th report, session 2005-06, HCP 986 (ISBN 0215029445)
Author :Institute for National Strategic Studies Publisher :Government Printing Office ISBN 13 :9780160897634 Total Pages :348 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (976 download)
Book Synopsis The Chinese Navy by : Institute for National Strategic Studies
Download or read book The Chinese Navy written by Institute for National Strategic Studies and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of the growing Chinese Navy - The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) - and its expanding capabilities, evolving roles and military implications for the USA. Divided into four thematic sections, this special collection of essays surveys and analyzes the most important aspects of China's navel modernization.
