UK Faces Second Trident Missile Test Failure in Eight Years

The recent test mishap raises questions about the reliability and cost of Britain's nuclear deterrent amid ongoing debates over disarmament.

• The UK's recent Trident missile test off the coast of Florida ended in failure, marking the second such incident in eight years.
• Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Kay were present during the latest failed test, raising concerns about the reliability of the UK's nuclear deterrent.
• Critics argue that the high cost of Trident, estimated at up to £205 billion over its lifespan, is unjustifiable amid a cost-of-living crisis and calls for disarmament.
• Support for the Trident program remains divided in the UK, with recent surveys showing a split in public opinion.
• The Ministry of Defence insists that the recent test failure does not compromise the overall reliability of the Trident missile system.

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