U.K. Could Reduce Nuclear Deterrent, Defense Secretary Says -- Global Security Newswire
The United Kingdom would weigh reducing the size of its nuclear-armed submarine fleet in accordance with a government effort to reign in spending, British Defense Secretary Liam Fox said yesterday (see GSN, July 9).
Fox said during an address to a London think tank that any potential defense spending cuts must not result in a less-capable military, the Associated Press reported.
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More News On Britain Cutting It's Nuclear Deterrent
A Trident nuclear submarine could be cut to save costs -- BBC
Big defence projects may be axed but not Trident replacement, says Liam Fox -- The Guardian
Britain could cut Trident fleet -- Press Association
Review into costs of UK Trident -- Defpro
Five-year delay revealed on fourth Trident decision -- Evening Mail
Fears raised about the future of UK’s nuclear deterrent -- Evening Mail
Britain should rethink nuclear weapons policy - poll -- Reuters
My Comment: For the Brits it's now more about the money than national security .... and maintaining a nuclear force is a very expensive proposition.
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