Nuclear Glug Glugs
Major problem the UK has: -
1/ All relevant vessels depart RNAD Coulport
2/ It is possible to see when vessels are docked and receiving/ unloading armaments.
3/ Is possible to see when vessels depart/ arrive
4/ All vessels depart single point
5/ All vessels leave Clyde
6/ UK Trident not as undetectable as believed. But then nor is any sub surface vessel of these size
7/ Ever seen surface effects from these things? They are detectable from space. Forget about degaussing. That's irrelevant. Oh yes. The system (degaussing) don't work.
8/ Acoustics. Ever tried avoiding the noise from seismic sources? They totally give you away. Am glad North Sea is getting quieter. Except that the seismic sources also provided primary defence as well for us.
9/ sub surface fixed acoustic arrays. They can and are captured.
10/ The rims where weapons are stored are about as secure as a barn. That is no secret
11/ How often have Faslane and Coulport been interdicted? Lots.
12/ Want a quiet sub? Don't ask the Brits. We lost our lead a few decades ago. Astute class don't have it.
13/ We have very few vessels. It makes it even easier to trace us.
14/ We are allowed to use deterrents in a number of circumstances without US permission
15/ Any deterrents launched from a sub surface vessel leave the least response time compared to any other possible deterrent. The UK have no system better - as yet.
I could go on, but I bet you are bored by now.
Hval