Nuclear workforce passes a hundred thousand across sectors
The combined civil and defence nuclear sector grew from 83,000 people in 2023 to over 100,000 in 2025, according to early indications from the latest Nuclear Workforce Assessment.
Britain deepens nuclear ties with France and Australia
Britain is deepening its nuclear relationships with the United States, France and Australia, according to the annual update to Parliament published this week.
First new British warhead since the early nineties advances
Astraea passed its System Design Review last August, a step the Ministry of Defence describes as significant for the design and safety of what will be the first new British nuclear warhead since the early 1990s.
New Commons committee to scrutinise nuclear spending
A new House of Commons committee appointed by the Prime Minister is to be established to scrutinise expenditure and programmes across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
Navy yet to settle on guns for support ships
Consideration of the most appropriate gun solution for the Fleet Solid Support ships is ongoing.
America getting ready to build new powerful supercarrier
The US Navy has awarded HII a $336 million contract to begin buying long-lead materials for the planned aircraft carrier CVN 82, starting advance procurement for components needed before full construction gets underway.
New naval shipbuilding plan due later this year
The Government will publish a new Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology Action Plan later this year as the Royal Navy manages the retirement of its Type 23 frigates.
Britain exploring return to making its own reactor fuel
Britain has begun exploring options to re-establish the production of reactor fuel for defence purposes, work the government says would be fully consistent with its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Five ROMULUS 151 drone ships now under construction
Five HII ROMULUS 151 uncrewed surface vessels are now under construction in Louisiana, with the first hull completing its structural build and being turned over ahead of deck and pilothouse work.
US attack submarine operates in Norway’s High North
The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware has completed a port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, as the US Navy continues to expand undersea operations in the High North.
