Pentagon reveals deal with Britain to replace Trident.......SECRECY Archived Message Posted by Mary on February 23, 2020, 4:45 am MPs dismayed after US defence officials leak news of nuclear weapons deal before parliament is told 22 Feb 2020 Britain has committed itself to buying a new generation of nuclear warheads to replace Trident, which will be based on US technology. The decision was revealed by Pentagon officials who disclosed it before an official announcement has been made by the government. The revelation has dismayed MPs and experts who question why they have learned of the move – which will cost the UK billions of pounds – only after the decision has apparently been made. It has also raised questions about the UK’s commitment to staunching nuclear proliferation and the country’s reliance on the US for a central plank of its defence strategy. /.. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/22/pentagon-gaffe-reveals-uk-deal-replace-trident-nuclear-weapon Message Thread: Pentagon reveals deal with Britain to replace Trident.......SECRECY - Mary February 23, 2020, 4:45 am "Trident, which will be based on US technology" - Sherwoodian February 23, 2020, 4:52 am Charming.. - Gerard February 23, 2020, 11:13 am Re: Pentagon reveals deal with Britain to replace Trident.......SECRECY - Mary February 23, 2020, 8:12 am   Searching