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Planning for nuclear carrier dismantling

An imperial nuclear-carrier programme would aim to provide dismantling facilities, possibly in India, though a plan would still need practical means of execution.

Question

Would a nuclear-powered British Empire have facilities to dismantle nuclear aircraft carriers at the end of their lives?

Short answer

It would aim to have a disposal plan, with the facilities possibly located in India.

Notes

A British imperial nuclear-carrier programme would aim to provide facilities for eventual dismantling. The US Navy's plans provide the comparison. The relevant facilities might be in India. Their existence in a plan would still need to be matched by the ability to carry out the work.