Nuclear security

The nuclear deterrent protects Britain from North Korea, Defence Secretary Fallon warns as he welcomes Nato chiefs to the UK's high-security submarine base to mark the 350th Trident patrol

Britain's nuclear deterrent protects the nation from North Korea and Russia, Sir Michael Fallon claimed today as he welcomed Nato chief to a high-security nuclear base.

The Defence Secretary hosted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the 29 ambassadors of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at Clyde Naval Base to mark the 350th Trident patrol. 

Each of the missions has been conducted in extreme secrecy with the strength of the deterrent held in enemies not knowing where in the world Britain's subs are.

At least one of the Trident-armed boats has been at sea 24/7, 365 days a year since 1994 and Sir Michael today recommitted the UK to nuclear deterrence.