Defence and security requirements for an Independent Scotland
Scotland will need its own cyber, coastal and maritime security organisations. It will not need or want nuclear weapons.
Some advantages to Scottish independence
The advantages of independence relate to:
Self determination
Political identity
Brexit and EU membership
Maintenance of publicly owned health service
Control over use of resources
Economic control
Currency
Security and nuclear weapons
An independent Scotland is the key to a nuclear weapon free world
Scotland can be on the right side of history. We can ensure that these morally bankrupt weapons owned by the UK government are removed and destroyed once and for all.
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Article
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SCOTLAND'S SECURITY
Cyber security issues are clearly emerging as a priority.
Coastal protection is a high priority for Scotland It has been neglected and requires an increase in off-shore patrol vessels and personnel.
The proposed SDF should be designed for flexibility with a modest core capability that can be adapted to changed circumstances. The SDF's cost will be substantially less than that assigned to Scotland currently by the UK Government.
Nuclear weapons will be a major challenge in transition negotiations.
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Policy Paper