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Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2025 Annual Update to Parliament

22 May 2025

Proposing MP
John Healey Lab
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement provides an annual update to Parliament on the status of the UK's Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), including its commitment to maintaining and renewing the nuclear deterrent.

Action Requested

The Government commits to keeping Parliament informed about the DNE’s progress, providing regular updates and recognising the economic impact of these programmes. The statement also highlights ongoing work on Dreadnought submarines and other projects through 2030 with continued funding.

Key Facts

  • The government has a triple lock commitment: building four Dreadnought nuclear submarines in Barrow-in-Furness, maintaining Continuous At-Sea Deterrent, and delivering future upgrades.
  • The DNE includes the Defence Nuclear Organisation, Royal Navy, UK Strategic Command, Submarine Delivery Agency, and AWE Nuclear Security Technologies.
  • Over 3,000 UK-based businesses are part of the supply chain with a current workforce demand of over 48,000 jobs set to grow to 65,000 by 2030.
  • The DNE spent £10.9 billion in financial year 2024-25 and is projected to spend over £100 billion through UK suppliers over the next ten years.
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