The United Kingdom signaled its support for nuclear deterrence programs during a recent parliamentary debate and vote after announcing its exit from the European Union in June. Peter Watkins, general security policy director for the U.K.'s ministry of defense, said July 27 during a U.S. Strategic Command deterrence symposium in Nebraska there is a "sharp increase" in support of nuclear deterrence compared to the last debate and vote 10 years ago. The recent 472-117 parliamentary vote in favor of these...
