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Amid rising concerns about the US security guarantee, policymakers mull how to ensure the continent’s defence
Labour leader targets Tory voters with tough defence stance as he visits Cumbrian yard that builds Britain’s submarines
Ageing submarine fleet is overstretched, replacement boats are years late and costs have mushroomed
Government and industry will invest £760mn towards critical skills and infrastructure
Second successive mishap in eight years after missile crashed into the sea moments after launch at end of January
Ministry of Defence says ‘anomaly’ occurred during firing of Trident weapon in January
Government’s updated integrated review of foreign and defence policy lists Russia as the most immediate challenge
Removing nuclear weapons from Faslane and Coulport has been identified as a priority if Scots vote to leave the UK
Contingency plans for Trident consider US and France if no long-term lease possible on navy facilities such as Faslane
Defence secretary says controversial move needed to keep Britain’s deterrent ‘credible’
International criticism may prove stronger than domestic disappointment over the pro-nuke shift
Tory MPs angry at seeking deeper links with Beijing as Raab admits deals necessary with nations breaching human rights
Striking announcements on nuclear deterrent, biological and chemical warfare, and even of potential for another pandemic
Trident, counterterror and the union take centre stage in biggest foreign policy assessment since cold war
UK outsourcer’s shares drop 12% as MoD plans to renationalise Atomic Weapons Establishment
Contractors received millions of pounds in additional fees owing to delays
Cost of new submarines and Scottish opposition raises doubts about Faslane base
Supporters prize Jeremy Corbyn’s authenticity, but oppose his hostility to the EU
National Audit Office warns of £15bn funding gap in equipment programme
Contractor given until end of year to show it can complete nuclear sub refit on time
Move raises fresh questions over performance of UK’s second-biggest defence supplier
Funding shortfall will be biggest in the next four years owing to series of costly projects
Cash injection aimed at boosting nuclear deterrent and countering cyber threat
National Audit Office predicts total spending and warns of £2.9bn shortfall
Extra money will go towards programme to build four new submarines
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