Independent nuclear deterrent? Britain must keep Trident, say US generals

‘Britain must maintain Trident nuclear submarines to deal with modern-day threats, a group of US generals says. British MPs will vote on Monday whether to renew the nuclear arsenal after Prime Minister Theresa May hastily ordered a ballot.
The generals, including retired four star air force generals and US Navy admirals, made their intervention in a joint letter to the Times on Friday.
“Our own experience for over 50 years makes clear that ballistic missile submarines remain the cornerstone of a nuclear deterrent,” they said.’

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