isostatic press, which is needed to maintain British nukes because the greens, who oppose nuclear weapons and make up a part of the ruling coalition, vetoed the proposal, the report says.
The
Belgian media also reported, citing sources, that on November 9, the
government had failed to approve the export of nuclear technology
intended for the British army.
According to the Times, the spat
escalated when Belgian officials warned that the UK could put the brakes
on a $624 million order to procure machineguns made by
FN Herstal if Brussels did not change its mind.
Two senior sources in the Belgian government cited by the Times voiced concerns that the dispute could “endanger western unity and NATO” amid the Ukraine conflict." RT
