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Britain has the technology for nuclear surface ships

A feasibility question separates British technical capacity from the decision to fund a nuclear surface ship.

Question

Could Britain build a nuclear-powered surface warship?

Short answer

Yes; political will and funding, rather than technology, are the barriers.

Notes

Britain has the technology to build a nuclear-powered surface warship. Political will and funding are the limiting factors.