Announcement marks increase in co-operation between allies amid growing threat from Russia
Britain will join Nato’s airborne atomic mission in a significant overhaul of the country’s defence strategy
Planned changes to Mutual Defence Agreement come as allies embark on costly modernisations of deterrent
Starmer to pledge continuation of Trident system, dubbed ‘nuclear deterrent triple lock’
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
