Mediocrates
05-21-2010, 04:29 AM
As predicted, the UK coalition government is considering scrapping it's nuclear subs. These are also the only delivery platform for the UK's nuclear deterrent.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/may/20/trident-submarine-coalition-government-scrap
The last time this was considered was during the late 1970's when Britain was essentially broke. Now it appears to be for ideological reasons.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/may/20/trident-submarine-coalition-government-scrap
The last time this was considered was during the late 1970's when Britain was essentially broke. Now it appears to be for ideological reasons.