Sunday, May 20, 2012

British Nuclear Submarine Sent To Falklands In Show Of Strength

HMS Talent. Wikipedia

British Nuclear Submarine Sent To Falklands In Show Of Strength As Tensions Rise Ahead Of 30th Anniversary Of Conflict -- The Daily Mail

A fearsome Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine is on its way to the Falklands as tensions simmer on the 30th anniversary of Britain's war with Argentina.

HMS Talent, armed with Tomahawk missiles, was despatched in a show of power after Argentina increased friction over the disputed islands with a host of inflammatory stunts.

The Trafalgar-class 'hunter-killer' vessel arrived in secrecy at a port in South Africa this week.

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My Comment: Argentina does not have the military resources to "take on" the British garrison in the Falklands. This British sub's presence is to just show the flag.

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