The threat posed by nuclear weapons has increased and is expected to remain high for the next 20 years. This is stated in report The UK government on the future of Britain’s nuclear deterrent.
The Kingdom’s Defense Minister Grant Shapps said nuclear risks were increasing. According to him, the Russian Federation is allegedly trying to use “irresponsible nuclear rhetoric” to force other countries to stop providing aid to Ukraine.
Shapps noted that China is rapidly increasing the number of warheads and expanding its arsenal of delivery vehicles. In addition, new members are joining the old members of the nuclear club.
In the face of the development of North Korea and Iran’s nuclear programs, Great Britain must continue to maintain its status as a “responsible nuclear power” and strengthen efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear weapons, according to the head of the British Ministry of Defense. its nuclear arsenal and fleet of strategic missile submarines.
The world is currently experiencing a period of increased risk and volatility, and this is likely to continue beyond the 2030s, the report says. In this context, the UK reaffirms its determination to have a credible nuclear deterrent and will invest in maintaining and updating its capabilities in this area for as long as necessary, the document states.
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