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Old 11th Aug 2015, 15:03
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And Ken, as has already been pointed out, if you launch a Cruise Missile how does the potential adversary know whether its conventional or nuclear armed. What is their response likely to be?

They may assume worst case and go nuclear themselves, even if you have only launched a conventional TLAM.

Not so much deterrence, but certainly MAD.

Not much use as a deterrent weapon.
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