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militarynational-security1 year ago•4 min saved

"Trident Missile Test Failures: Impact on UK's Nuclear Deterrent"

The Trident nuclear-weapons system is a key part of the UK's nuclear deterrent, consisting of four Vanguard-class submarines armed with Trident missiles and warheads. The system is based at Faslane near the Firth of Clyde and has an annual running cost of about £3bn. A recent test firing of a Trident missile from a Royal Navy submarine failed, raising concerns about the system's reliability. The decision to use Trident can only be made by the prime minister, and the system is controversial due to ethical, economic, and strategic concerns.

via BBC.com|

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militarynational-security2 years ago•4 min saved

The Impending Government Shutdown: Impact on Military, National Security, and Texans

If Congress fails to pass funding legislation by October 1, a government shutdown will occur, affecting the U.S. military. While service members will continue to report for duty without pay, many Department of Defense civilians will likely be furloughed. Base services, elective surgeries, and certain Pentagon activities would be limited or postponed. Defense officials warn that a shutdown would harm national security, particularly in managing contracts for maintenance and procurement. Congress could guarantee military pay, as it has done in previous shutdowns, but the impact on morale and welfare for military families would still be significant.

via NPR|

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