Originally Posted by
ORAC
Torygraph:
Has Dave just saved Trident?
JN: Is the Trident upgrade untouchable?
DC: We do need an independent nuclear deterrent…
JN: Is that a yes?
DC: Yes. Basically I was going to give you a longer and fuller answer but the short answer is yes… To me and the Coalition government, yes, Britain’s independent nuclear deterrent is being replaced.
But that doesn't mean it's being replaced with something of a similar capability. Could be that Trident's going to be replaced with a single Tactical nuke strapped in a squaddie's rucksack. After all, if it works for the bad guys....