RN next gen 'boomer' gets the green light?

Oberon · 06-16-12, 07:59 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18475108

Here's hoping. Not just for the continued deterrence (as arguable as the necessity of it is) but also for the jobs created by the construction.

Time will tell though...

Jimbuna · 06-17-12, 07:56 AM

I'll believe it when building commences and then only with a pinch of salt.

nikimcbee · 06-17-12, 09:41 AM

I didn't know you guys had money for that kinda stuff? Who are you guys (UK) detering? Would it be a SSGN or ballistic missles?

Nevermind:

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Britain's nuclear weapons system is made up of four submarines, based at the Faslane naval base on the Clyde, which can deploy Trident ballistic missiles carrying nuclear warheads.

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Independent Scotland

Didn't know ol' Kratos was such a threat?

Jimbuna · 06-17-12, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Didn't know ol' Kratos was such a threat?

LOL

Oberon · 06-17-12, 10:07 AM

That's why we have the deterrent, not because of the Russians, Chinese or Iran, it's for the next time the Scots come streaming over the border in their thousands with broadswords at the ready.

Of course, building our missile submarine depot in Scotland does kind of ruin this plan, but then again when was the last time we did something that made sense?

06-16-12, 07:59 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	RN next gen 'boomer' gets the green light? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18475108 Here's hoping. Not just for the continued deterrence (as arguable as the necessity of it is) but also for the jobs created by the construction. Time will tell though...

06-17-12, 07:56 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'll believe it when building commences and then only with a pinch of salt. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-17-12, 10:07 AM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	That's why we have the deterrent, not because of the Russians, Chinese or Iran, it's for the next time the Scots come streaming over the border in their thousands with broadswords at the ready. Of course, building our missile submarine depot in Scotland does kind of ruin this plan, but then again when was the last time we did something that made sense?