Do we have any defence for nuclear bombs?

Answer 1

No. We have a deterent. It is not a defence. It is a way of trying to say to a nation, kil us and we will kill you (MAD - Mutually assured destruction).

The deterent is our own nuclear weapons, but, if someone launches an attack against us, there is no defence.

The USA is building a missile shield, but that, despite having bases in the UK will only protect the USA, not the UK.

Answer 2

FOR or AGAINST nuclear bombs?

I imagine our defence forces guard our nuclear warheads pretty carefully, but possibly other states are not so careful.

I believe that the current concern is about independent action by a terror group or individuals who have the ability to obtain, not necessarily a nuclear bomb, but the radioactive substances that could be placed inside an ordinary explosive device to cause widespread and longlasting pollution.

This scenario makes the old nuclear deterrent situation (you bomb us, we bomb you) quite invalid. The new bombers do not identify themselves, and really don't much care who gets the reciprocal bombing, in return.

Best defence is prevention!

Answer 3

Considering that the main threat is suitcase bombs or dirty bombs with depleted uranium or other radioactive waste, not really. This means that finding a Trident replacement is a complete waste of time, money and resources.

The best defence would be to make the world a fairer place so as not to create grievances or encourage religious fundamentalism by removing other sources of hope.

Answer 4

Ministry of Defence have developed a quantum laser to target ICBMs but it needs a fully charged 9 volt Ever Ready. So as long as the missile comes whilst the corner shop's open we'll be ok.

Answer 5

We don't even have a defence for Luca Toni nevermind nuclear bombs.

Answer 6

Yes as pointed out above, MAD Mutually Assured Destruction, you nuke us we will return the favor in kind and blast you to the jurassic era.

Also their is the Ballistic Missile Defense program, being deployed now. Still in its infancy is designed to intercept inbound ICBM warsheads.

But MAD is the primary means at this time, in 10-20 years the Missile defense program should be well established.

ADDED: Roy 4 Jon 4Ever; The US intends on deplying the Ballistic Missile Defense in Eastern Europe to cover NATO, This is causing a stir with Russia, so the UK will be coverd as well.

Answer 7

if there is no defence against nuclear bomb, then
u will have to have deference for Iranian nuclear Bomb

Answer 8

dont make me laugh!! your elected government feels it is a waste of money hence the UK civil defence services were disbanded in 1968, there is no national shelter program, and the only provision made for those in big cities is a massive stockpile of heroin to carry out mercy killings of those who are fated to die of radiation poisoning and massive burns

Answer 9

In the 80's Ronald Reagan proposed the star wars program that would use satellites to shoot down any missiles that would come our way, unfortunately that idea was shot down instead, so no we don't.

Answer 10

Yes, we have NORAD (North American Aerospace Defence Command)