UK Submarine Dismantling and Disposal Capability Project
Sector: Nuclear • Location: United Kingdom
Source: UK Defence Journal
The Ministry of Defence is considering multiple locations within the UK for a permanent submarine dismantling and disposal facility. The project aims to handle the dismantling and disposal of retired nuclear submarines on a rolling, multi-decade basis. The current demonstrator vessel, Swiftsure, is being dismantled at Rosyth and is on track to complete in 2026. The project is in its concept phase,
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Government
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- UK Defence Journal
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Ministry of Defence is considering multiple locations within the UK for a permanent submarine dismantling and disposal facility. The project aims to handle the dismantling and disposal of retired nuclear submarines on a rolling, multi-decade basis. The current demonstrator vessel, Swiftsure, is being dismantled at Rosyth and is on track to complete in 2026. The project is in its concept phase, assessing options for capability and location. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
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Source | UK Defence Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-01 |
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