Energy · Nuclear power · 21 October 2026
UK nuclear ARC programme closes after five years
The UK Alpha Resilience and Capability Programme has officially ended its operations, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The initiative, which began in 2020, aimed to safeguard skills and boost resilience across the civil and defence nuclear sectors.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed the formal closure of the UK Alpha Resilience and Capability (ARC) Programme. The scheme concluded its work focused on safeguarding skills and enhancing resilience within the nuclear sector. Partners involved in the initiative included the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the Ministry of Defence, alongside the department itself.
Launched in 2020, the ARC Programme brought together organisations from both civil and defence nuclear backgrounds. Key achievements cited include the development of sector-wide engineering standards and guidance. The programme also delivered a non-active Glovebox Training Facility to support capability development, alongside collaborative platforms and digital knowledge-sharing tools designed to build sector resilience.
Dale McQueen, senior sponsor for the UK ARC Programme, noted the collaborative nature of the work. "ARC has shown the power of enterprise-wide collaboration." The legacy of the programme includes established professional networks and a culture of collaboration that continues across the sector. No specific limits or further operational steps were stated in the announcement.
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