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Old 9th Jun 2004, 09:34
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Navaleye
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Devil RAF pushing to take over nuclear deterrent?

An article from the Scotsman claims that planning for the Trident replacement is underway and ends with saying that the RAF is pushing regain control of the nuclear deterrent. I'm sure it is, but with what? Surely the vulnerability of aircraft and airbases was the catalyst for moving to a submarine platform. Can an air based strategic deterrent be credible?

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