The Absurd GOP

[Deesse23]

....and that's why this rabble rousing POS needs to be put away for good. He is basically asking for it.

[Mr Greene]

In this case the Dreadnougt class are the replacements for the Vanguard class ballistic missile subs, to use the updated Trident system. I'm wondering if they could be reworked to use the French system...

https://ariane.group/en/defence-systems/deterrence/

My guess is that it would be difficult if not impossible to effect this exchange. Even if the missiles fit the launchers exactly, and I don't know that they do, redesign to either the missile, the submarine, or both may be required, in order to accommodate  different umbilical layouts, different software, etc. The French might also not be willing to share such sensitive design and tech.

Might be better for the Brits to dust off plans for the Blue Steel warhead and modernize and adapt that to their missiles.

Only the first of the Dreadnought class has been laid down so far so a redesign might be possible. The French missile has been on the table during the consultation period, at the time it was thought best to use the US missile for diplomatic purposes, though it looks like trying to maintain diplomatic relations with Washington is a lost cause at this point.

[Thumpalumpacus]

Only the first of the Dreadnought class has been laid down so far so a redesign might be possible. The French missile has been on the table during the consultation period, at the time it was thought best to use the US missile for diplomatic purposes, though it looks like trying to maintain diplomatic relations with Washington is a lost cause at this point.

Good for the RN, they may be able to pivot to French missiles topped with British warheads without too much headache.