About the report
With the nuclear defence realm operating as one of the most complex, regulated and strategically critical sectors in government, how can we ensure our major projects are delivered successfully?
Developed in partnership with the D Group, this report captures the insights and perspectives shared during a senior defence nuclear roundtable featuring Major General Andy Sturrock and leaders from across government, industry and the wider Defence Nuclear Enterprise. The discussion explored the challenges and opportunities facing one of the UK's most complex, regulated and strategically significant sectors, drawing on lessons from defence, civil nuclear and major infrastructure programmes.
The report explores four key enablers of major project success:
- Strengthening long-term alliances to build sustainable capability across the nuclear enterprise.
- Applying proven delivery lessons from defence, nuclear and wider infrastructure programmes.
- Embedding collaboration earlier through smarter procurement and industry engagement.
- Creating a delivery-focused culture that balances pace, innovation and collaboration with rigorous safety and security requirements.
Together, these insights provide practical perspectives on how government, regulators and industry can work more effectively together to deliver the UK's most critical defence nuclear programmes.