Nuclear Weapons
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 35 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in delivering the National Endeavour public communications campaign to convey the fundamental importance and necessity of the deterrent.
Answered by Ministry of Defence
The National Endeavour communications campaign has primarily focussed on communicating work across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) telling the story of the enterprise better, and the growth of its social media channels to expand reach and understanding. The Government remains committed to furthering the public’s understanding of the work of the DNE and the fundamental importance of the UK’s nuclear deterrent to national security.
Recent events and milestones communicated in the last year include:
The Government remains committed to improving public understanding of the DNE and the critical role that the UK's independent nuclear deterrent plays in safeguarding national security.
Key events and milestones communicated over the last year include:
September 2025 | Steel cut ceremony for fourth Dreadnought Class submarine, King George VI, at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. |
February 2026 | HMS Anson visit and Submarine Maintenance Period in Australia. |
March 2026 | Government response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review. |
April 2026 | Prime Minister and Defence Secretary visit to HMNB Clyde, Faslane. |
May 2026 | AUKUS Defence Ministers meeting in Singapore. |
July 2026 | Dreadnought Delivery Phase 4 announcement at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. |
September 2026 | NATO Submarine Rescue Exercise Flying Fish. |
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