Protesters Block Road to Halt Trident Renewal
Anti-nuclear activists have sparked chaos at the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s Burghfield site, staging a dramatic blockade against the Trident nuclear weapons system renewal.
Warheads for UK’s Biggest Subs Targeted
Burghfield and nearby AWE Aldermaston are key to supplying warheads for the UK’s submarine-launched ballistic missiles. The four massive Trident submarines, the backbone of Britain’s nuclear deterrent, are due for renewal from the late 2020s.
Chained Protest to Last 30 Days
The activists have chained themselves together, shutting a main road outside Burghfield. They plan to hold their ground for a full month, demanding an end to nuclear armament upgrades.
