The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Defence Nuclear Organisation

DNO

Our mission is to keep safe and capable submarines at sea, maintain our nuclear warheads and deliver the nuclear deterrent to protect national and global security. DNO is part of the Ministry of Defence , supported by 1 public body .

Our mission is to keep safe and capable submarines at sea, maintain our nuclear warheads and deliver the nuclear deterrent to protect national and global security. DNO is part of the Ministry of Defence , supported by 1 public body .

Senior Staff

Madelaine McTernan CB
Chief of Defence Nuclear

Latest Publications

The UK's nuclear deterrent: what you need to know
Guidance
The UK's nuclear deterrent: A National Endeavour
Corporate report
Review of nuclear archive records
Guidance
New Glasgow Rolls-Royce nuclear submarine office creates new jobs
Press release
Royal Navy's nuclear submarine support facility upgraded
Press release
PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK's nuclear deterrent
Press release