| ID | 100668 |
| Title Proper | Antelope, poseidon or a hybrid |
| Other Title Information | the upgrading of the British strategic nuclear deterrent, 1970-1974 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Robb, Thomas |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | It is the purpose of this article to illustrate how the British government reached its decision to upgrade the Polaris strategic nuclear deterrent in 1973. Using British and American documentation it is demonstrated that the strategic imperatives for upgrading Polaris were fundamental to the project. Existing accounts of the Polaris Improvement Project, however, have not given the appropriate attention to the wider US-UK political differences in this period. By doing so it is shown how in addition to the wider economic, strategic and political factors, this was of paramount significance in the Heath government opting for the 'Super Antelope' method in upgrading Polaris. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 33, No. 6; Dec 2010: p.797 - 817 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 33, No. 6; Dec 2010: p.797 - 817 |
| Key Words | Nuclear Weapons ; Nixon ; Kissinger ; Heath ; Anglo - American |