'We will see a tactical nuclear weapon used in the next 10 years' | Tobias Ellwood

If the war in Ukraine has taught us anything, it's that Britain still needs a strong military. That's certainly what the UK's generals will tell you.
But how much would you spend on defence?

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[adoatero]

The interviewed politician:
– “I suspect that – horrible to say so – that we will see a tactical nuclear weapon used in the next ten years.”

The title Times Radio writes for the video:
– “We will see a tactical nuclear weapon used in the next 10 years”

Please, Times Radio, don’t go that way. We have enough (too many) tabloid-style actors in journalism already.

[ThePierre]

I would be writing in German but for Britains defence spending. ' si vis pacem para bellum" translated as " if you want peace, prepare for war".

[steverobinson]

It’s unlikely a single nuke would be used. If you look at it several nuclear powers have accepted defeat rather than use tactical nukes, USA in Vietnam, China in Vietnam, Russia in Afghanistan and the UN and China fought to a standstill in Korea rather than press the big red button. There’s a very good analysis by a channel called Perun under the title of calling Russia’s nuclear bluff. His other stuff is very good too and no he doesn’t pay me 😀

[belong]

It should be 5% The Threat Analysis, Concept Design, Manufacture and Delivery takes years and years. But Recruitment and Training can start now. We made a massive mistake reducing our Defense Inventory based on what was conceived as a Peace Dividend. How wrong were

[hmq]

We currently spend 2 percent on defence. But 30 percent on welfare. A little more on defence is entirely sensible

[pjo]

Here's an interesting piece from Forbes that put's this all into context. _'In 2022 the three largest employers in Russia are the oil and gas industry, the shipbuilding industry and the nuclear power industry. In 2022 the three largest employers in Great Britain are Sainsburys, Tesco and the NHS.'_

You can do the Math.

[prof.sebastian]

Irresponsible panicking with the nuke. And the worst is that this gets to the headline only to cause the attraction to watch the video. Really disgusting. I absolutely share the perspective that the world will change and we need to invest into conventional forces and deterrence and be ready to fight for our democracy. However, leave the nukes out. This kind of talking is insane. Those guys are the reason that those terrible weapons still exist. A nuclear war cannot be won and must be prevented at all costs. I realize to achieve global nuclear disarmament requires the other side as well. But on our side we shouldn’t even let ourselves think in such irresponsible categories.

[fatuglyjake]

Excellent take by the host. We need to be sure the things we buy turn up and work. A bit unlike our current government

[stevenellis]

If there no budget for defence it won't matter what is budget for anything else, as there are despots who see weakness and will take advantage

[johnvaleanbaily]

Six fast jet squadrons. That's a bl00dy joke.

[VincitOmniaVeritas]

The prospect of a scorched earth strategy with a nuclear flavor this time is terrifying. A nuclear fallout in southern Ukraine could jeopardize food security in the world for decades.

[pegasusapollosson]

There are no "tactical nukes"

The fact you speak of them like this means they are strategic.

[djtechnique]

He’s super imposed his impressive bookshelf 😂

[PenDragonsPig]

Well. That’s a cheery prediction. Who’s going to get ringside seats?

[LR-jkjk]

I also suspect that tactical chocolate syrup will be used in the next 10 years. My crystal ball said so.

[Kenobi]

I always like to look at people's shelving units because you can spend quite a lot on shelves if you want to or very little.

[grumpyoldsodinacellar]

When I was growing up, a regiment consisted of 1, 001 men, the od man was the Regimental Sargent Major. I wonder what size a regiment is now 100 ???

[jimjonsen]

There is a reason why the Soviet Union, nor any nuclear power, never launched a first strike (nuclear attack) since Word War 2, despite all of the Cold War fears that the Soviets would. And its because you can't launch a first strike without being annihilated in the second strike. I remember in the 80s when The Day After aired, and everyone hoped the Soviets would see the movie and learn the lesson. Probably not realizing the Soviets can be trusted to act in the best self-interests...which mutually assured destruction is clearly against... and that the Soviets knew this since the 60s, if not the 50s. -- How is it any different today? 

Even if Putin had the launch codes (he doesn't), or the ability to order a first strike by himself (he doesn't), even he would know the response is not going to be 'more sanctions'. -- The only way I could fathom Russia using a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, or against any enemy country, is the FSB had a foolproof plan to blame am ISIS terror cell, or rogue Chechen element, or claim the Ukrainians did it in a false-flag conspiracy to frame the Russians. -- But that would require a convincing story on how such an element got the nuclear weapon 'elsewhere', and eliminating everyone involved in the planning and execution. Whatever the case, Russia would need absolute plausible deniability. -- Here's my two cents, if there was really a way to use a nuclear weapon against an enemy without equal repercussions, Russia and China (and the US) would have figured it out a long time ago and did it already.

All NATO must do is take out Moscow and 5 -6 other city's to take out all of Russia.... But Russia must take out city's all over the planet from USA, CANADA, FRANCE UK. ALL OF EUROPE and as far away as, AUSTRALIA and so on and so on ...

United Kingdom 225 warheads (submarine delivery systems new and up to date systems )

France 300 warheads

(submarine delivery systems new and up to date systems )

United States 7, 315 warheads

(Mixed delivery systems new and up to daAte systems )

Russia 8, 000 warheads

(Mixed delivery systems old mostly from the soviet union times NOT up to date systems )

RUSSIA IS AT DISADVANTAGE !!! and they know it putins regime knows its and that is why they will not use nukes they will hint and shout about nukes but that's it !!

[Aussie-Mocha]

Toby is right! A TN will be used.
Could be in Ukraine
Could be in Jerusalem.
It will be a horrible tragedy for all

[jimgraham]

Yep, time to arm up, democracy and freedom under threat.