Britain should retain both carrier strike and long-range heavy bombers in this argument for a rounded deterrent. Replacing those capabilities with tactical aircraft based on land narrows the available attack profiles. Reliance on carriers then puts more pressure on that part of the force. Complementary long-range options would give planners more ways to approach a target.
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Britain's long-range strike gap after Vulcan
Retaining heavy bombers alongside carrier strike would give Britain more varied attack profiles and reduce pressure on its carriers.