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flag The UK makes its own nuclear warheads but uses US-built missiles under a long-standing agreement.

flag The UK produces its own nuclear warheads for the Trident missile system at AWE Berkshire, while acquiring US-built Trident II D5 missiles under the 1963 Polaris Sales Agreement. flag The missiles are stored and maintained at Kings Bay Submarine Base in Georgia before being loaded onto UK submarines. flag Warheads are then fitted at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland. flag The UK’s nuclear deterrent relies on this partnership, with the US providing missile maintenance and support, though warheads are independently developed and produced in the UK.

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