The British Nuclear Trident

... the requisite capabilities. Nuclear weapons can be used independently or as part of NATO’s nuclear forces. Since 1994, it has been assumed that Tridents are de-targeted... ... strike is considered rather useful in order to bolster deterrence. The order to use nuclear weapons can only be given by the Prime Minister, although experts believe the... ... transparency measures appear too timid, given the “material” aspect of the UK’s nuclear deterrence architecture, as described above. Still, searching for uniform approaches...