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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 January 2017. It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Trident Missiles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether UK Trident missiles rely on (a) weather data and (b) navigational data provided by the US.

Answer

Our Trident missiles do not rely on US weather and navigational data. The UK's nuclear deterrent is completely operationally independent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61534
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Navigation Hydrography Trident missiles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk