'In a more dangerous and contested world, the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent is more vital than ever,' British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will on Monday set out his plan for a 'national endeavor' to strengthen the UK's defense and civil nuclear industry with an investment package running through to 2030.The prime minister's office released a statement on Sunday noting its intention to 'strengthen the UK's nuclear deterrent' as NATO states re-evaluate many aspects of defense readiness in what Sunak called 'a more dangerous and contested world.
and Australia, with Canberra acquiring eight new vessels by the 2050s.'Safeguarding the future of our nuclear deterrent and nuclear energy industry is a critical national endeavor,' Sunak said. 'In a more dangerous and contested world, the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent is more vital than ever. And nuclear delivers cheaper, cleaner home-grown energy for consumers.
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