United Kingdom and Nuclear Deterrence
In December 2003 the British government announced that within a few years it would need to take decisions about the future of Britain''s strategic nuclear deterrent. Exactly three years later, its plans were revealed in a White Paper. The existing Trident system is to be given a life-extension, which includes building new submarines to carry the missiles, costing £15–20 billion. Britain has a subs...
In December 2003 the British government announced that within a few years it would need to take decisions about the future of Britain''s strategic nuclear deterrent. Exactly three years later, its plans were revealed in a White Paper. The existing Trident system is to be given a life-extension, which includes building new submarines to carry the missiles, costing £15–20 billion. Britain has a subs...
