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Nuclear Missiles Retargetted

Squall 12, Spring 1996, pg. 5.

Britain is thought to be targetting nuclear weapons at third world countries following the launch of the second Trident Submarine in December.

The submarine is believed to be carrying single warhead missiles amongst its armoury to deter third world dictators.

Although the deployment is neither confirmed or denied by the Defence Department, the government has previously said that the submarine, the Victorious, would be the first to carry the new type of deterrent.

"It makes the likelihood of nuclear weapons being used - perhaps initially as a warning shot - all the greater,” said Janet Bloomfield of CND.