cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/57650
Here’s hoping that the rest of the world’s nuclear arsenal is practically non-functional as well.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/57650
Here’s hoping that the rest of the world’s nuclear arsenal is practically non-functional as well.
What is a “nuclear-deterrent missile”? Is it just a nuclear missle? A regular missle that deters nuclear missles?
Nuclear deterrent because it’s submarine-borne. If a country makes a first strike on the UK, their submarines, which are ideally hidden and steaming around in oceans somewhere, can make a retaliation strike. They’re still equipped with nuclear warheads but aren’t necessarily intended for a first strike.
You can destroy the UK, but you won’t escape unscathed.