This paper is now out-of-date and has been replaced by Commons Library Briefing CBP7353, Replacing the UK's Trident Nuclear Deterrent, 26 October 2015
Trident and the future of the British nuclear deterrent: frequently asked questions (120 KB , PDF)
Trident and the future of the British nuclear deterrent: frequently asked questions (120 KB , PDF)
A debate on UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
This paper summarises UK defence expenditure (current, historic and planned). It also looks at international comparisons of the defence spending of NATO allies and UK spending in some key areas, including equipment and military operations.
The government will publish a strategic defence review in 2025, considering threats to the UK and how to meet them. What do we know about it so far?