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Old 16th Feb 2015, 02:14
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FoxtrotAlpha18
 
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F-35s with nukes can be shot down, assuming they even get off the ground. TLAMs can also be shot down. Tridents with MIRVs can't.

There is no better deterrence than a boomer.

Why not do a joint development with the USN? They're looking to replace their Ohios in a similar timeframe.
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