Catalogue description Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and Atomic Weapons Establishment: Monitoring of International Tests: Files and Reports

This series contains records relating to the policy and planning concerning the gathering of data and information on nuclear tests conducted by nations other than the United Kingdom.

Prior to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), data acquisition from foreign tests was for the purpose of assessment and evaluation of these nations’ nuclear weapon capability. Post CTBT the emphasis has been equally focussed on monitoring for compliance.

Atomic Weapons Establishment, 1987-

Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, 1954-1973

Ministry of Defence, Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, 1973-1987

From 2018 Atomic Weapons Establishment