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Friday, May 30, 2008

UK Nuclear Submarines Understaffed

Britain's nuclear deterrent submarines are starting to feel the manpower shortage that's affecting the UK's armed forces.

Sky News has learned that the boats including those carrying the country's Trident missiles are putting to sea with as little as 85% of their intended crew complement.

Forty years ago next month the Royal Navy took over the task of carrying the country's ultimate threat.

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