UK and France in talks on warhead maintenance

Article reports that an agreement being negotiated by the United Kingdom and France would see British nuclear warheads serviced by French scientists and break with half a century in which neither country has collaborated on its independent deterrent.

A deal to share the secrets of their nuclear programmes would boost powerfully defence collaboration between the countries and save money at a time when their defence budgets are under stress.

ESO: Background information: France and UK seek closer military ties http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-and-uk-seek-closer-military-ties/

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