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UK and France Urged to Unite on Nuclear Strategy

4/7/2025

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In a recent Defence Committee session, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman shed light on the shifting nuclear strategies of the UK and France. He highlighted the importance of operational sovereignty with Trident and urged for enhanced collaboration between the two nations. Freedman called for transparency in discussions surrounding the UK's nuclear capabilities, emphasizing the need for unity in an evolving security landscape.

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In a recent Defence Committee session, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman shed light on the shifting nuclear strategies of the UK and France. He highlighted the importance of operational sovereignty with Trident and urged for enhanced collaboration between the two nations. Freedman called for transparency in discussions surrounding the UK's nuclear capabilities, emphasizing the need for unity in an evolving security landscape.