Is Washington gearing up for nuclear war or trying to keep deterrence credible in a harsher world? This explainer breaks down the new W93/MK7 warhead, plans for a follow‑on to the Trident D5, the Columbia‑class submarine shift and why the U.S., UK and France are pouring billions into nuclear modernisation as Russia’s threats grow.
Published on Jun 30, 2026 06:51 pm IST
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Is Washington gearing up for nuclear war or trying to keep deterrence credible in a harsher world? This explainer breaks down the new W93/MK7 warhead, plans for a follow‑on to the Trident D5, the Columbia‑class submarine shift and why the U.S., UK and France are pouring billions into nuclear modernisation as Russia’s threats grow.
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