Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the French Republic relating to Joint Radiographic/Hydrodynamics Facilities

This bilateral treaty between the United Kingdom and the French Republic establishes a framework for co-operation in building and operating dedicated joint radiographic and hydrodynamics facilities known as the TEUTATES Programme. The programme includes the EPURE facility at CEA-DAM in Valduc, France, and the Technology Development Centre (TDC) at AWE Aldermaston, UK, to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of both nations' independent nuclear deterrents. The treaty outlines project schedules, operational arrangements, safety regulations, liabilities, funding sharing, and terms of withdrawal.