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Nuclear missiles as security for London’s Olympic Games

Philip Hammond: missiles may be part of Olympic defence Defence Secretary makes extraordinary claim after US concerns emerge over anti-terror measures THE INDEPENDENT   PAUL PEACHEY 15 NOVEMBER 2011 The Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, said yesterday that surface-to-air missiles could be in place to protect the 2012 Olympics, as the Government insisted its plans could cope with the country’s biggest security operation for decades.

Mr Hammond’s statement in the House of Commons appeared intended to ease concerns after US disquiet with the arrangements. It is holding intensive talks with Britain and plans to send some of its own agents……

The issue of security was raised in the Commons yesterday by the former defence secretary Liam Fox. He said that surface-to-air missiles had been used at Olympic Games since Atlanta in 1996. He asked Mr Hammond to confirm “there will be a full level of multi-layered defence and deterrence for the London Games, including ground-to-air-based missiles in London”.

The Defence Secretary told him: “All necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the London Olympic Games will be taken, including, if the advice of the military is that it is required, appropriate ground-to-air defences.”.. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/philip-hammond-missiles-may-be-part-of-olympic-defence-6262414.html

November 15, 2011 - Posted by | UK, weapons and war

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