Dreadnought Class Nuclear-Armed Submarine Program
Sector: Government • Location: United Kingdom
Source: BBC
The UK government is committed to delivering the Dreadnought class of nuclear-armed submarines, which are due to replace the ageing Vanguard fleet from the early 2030s onwards. The Ministry of Defence's Defence Nuclear Enterprise includes the cost of building four Dreadnought class submarines and accounts for 20% of its budget. This program supports the continuous-at-sea nuclear deterrent.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Commercial, Nuclear
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BBC
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Description | The UK government is committed to delivering the Dreadnought class of nuclear-armed submarines, which are due to replace the ageing Vanguard fleet from the early 2030s onwards. The Ministry of Defence's Defence Nuclear Enterprise includes the cost of building four Dreadnought class submarines and accounts for 20% of its budget. This program supports the continuous-at-sea nuclear deterrent. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Commercial, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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