Originally Posted by
West Coast
Still a part time answer to a full time threat. The sub wouldn’t have to be located in the pacific btw.
I’m not sure the UK citizens or govt would want to be in the financial hook to dedicate a boat to the defense of Oz.
Just not a viable option.
Unless things have changed, ALL nuclear weapons in the U.K. arsenal are owned by the U.S.A. and are provided on lease.
I don't know what caveats on usage are included in the lease agreement, but you can be reasonably sure that sub-leasing is prohibited.