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The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI) has had a ‘fresh look’ at the technical & political challenges of creating demonstrably safe nuclear facilities in a rUK and their cost. 

A Scottish vote for independence would present a significant challenge to the rest of the UK’s nuclear forces, which currently rely upon Scottish bases for operational support.  This paper argues that while the technical and financial challenges presented by Scottish independence would influence this discussion, they would not be severe enough to dictate it.

RUSI website with link to paper

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