= Nuclear weapons of the United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom possesses a nuclear arsenal that is primarily based on a submarine-launched ballistic missile system known as Trident. Here are some key points about the UK's nuclear weapons: 1. **History**: The UK developed its first nuclear weapons in the post-World War II era, successfully testing its first atomic bomb in 1952, known as "Hurricane." The UK became the third country to develop nuclear weapons, following the United States and the Soviet Union.
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