Meanings of trident nuclear deterrent in English

The Trident nuclear deterrent has taken centre stage in the independence debate.

MPs are to debate the renewal of Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent.

The four Vanguard class submarines, which carry Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent, are already based in Faslane.

UK:A second member of the British government resigned yesterday in protest at proposals to replace the Trident nuclear deterrent.

Plans for equipment spending could also be affected, with the need to renew the Trident nuclear deterrent leaving other programmes vulnerable.

Osborne again said there was no prospect of the Conservatives negotiating with the SNP on the future of the Trident nuclear deterrent.

Further reductions in the size of the UK's conventional forces could call into question the effectiveness of the Trident nuclear deterrent, it said.

Liam Fox, the defence secretary, is refusing to accept anything other than a minor delay in replacing Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent, say government sources.

He hoped the spending review would see a delay in any decision on replacing the Trident nuclear deterrent, releasing money to help the armed forces.

Tony Blair today recommended that Britain renew its Trident nuclear deterrent into at least the middle of the century, calling it "the ultimate insurance".