The SNP "policy" on Defence is, in effect, to have only Eire style Defence Forces. In fact Eire was one possible Model for the Scottish Economy too until the Celtic Tiger went pfutt!
From a practical point of view the SNP now has a problem! Scotland has thousands of workers at various Air Force, Army and Naval Establishments as well as a key role in buiding the aircraft carriers and future frigates which would only be put at risk by them talking up the need for a Referendum. The SNP has
no intention of doing this and will instead seek more devolved powers in certain areas, for example some aspects of Taxation. Keep an eye on the Scotland Bill passing through Westminster!
Spectacular growth in the SNP vote, if reflected in a Westminster Election, (it never has) might suggest moving Trident to the Thames but I would not get too excited at the prospect yet.
