There is no way to hide which submarine is at sea. They are highly visible things, when in port. (View Post)

When the original Trident decision was being made, back in the 80s, the French were asked for their terms for cooperation. The French offer was 1) All the missiles would be built in France. No worksh… (View Post)

The it was taken as a Fuck Off Offer at the time - they weren't interested. The assumption was that the French missile industry was worried that there would be UK workshare and hence money/job l… (View Post)

The weapons we build are actually to joint US/UK designs - US version of the weapons integrate the UK features and they were designed by teams with UK members. The French were really upset that we go… (View Post)

Er.. that isn't what he said - he's trying to make a case that Ed Davey has been right on international affairs previously. Which is arguable. Trump is obviously a loose cannon and an unrel… (View Post)