Why are three of the UK’s four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea?
- EXPLAINERThe deployment marks the first time in years that three Vanguard-class vessels have been at sea at the same time.
- The United Kingdom has simultaneously deployed three of its four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea for the first time in five years, The Times reported on Wednesday.
- At least one of the vessels – known as Vanguard-class submarines – was said to be armed with ballistic missiles which carry nuclear warheads.
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- EXPLAINERThe deployment marks the first time in years that three Vanguard-class vessels have been at sea at the same time.
- The United Kingdom has simultaneously deployed three of its four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea for the first time in five years, The Times reported on Wednesday.
- At least one of the vessels – known as Vanguard-class submarines – was said to be armed with ballistic missiles which carry nuclear warheads.
Sources: Al Jazeera