EQ3 costs and benefits of global military power Flashcards
How many ships does the US Navy currently have?
296
What is the US Navy’s target number of ships?
355
By what percentage have European naval forces decreased since 1999?
32%
What has forced the reduction in size and capability of the British Royal Navy?
The decline of the British empire and economic hardship
What is a benefit of having a larger number of low-cost ships?
Strength in numbers
How many nuclear powers currently exist?
9
What does NATO’s nuclear deterrence policy aim to achieve?
Preserve peace and deter aggression
What class of submarines was introduced in the UK to maintain its nuclear position?
Dreadnought class submarines
What is the estimated cost of upgrading the UK’s nuclear deterrent over 40 years?
£100-250 billion
What is a primary benefit of possessing nuclear weapons?
Deterrent to major escalation of conflict
How much did the UK announce for investment in new helicopters and transport aircraft in 2021?
£700 million
What is a cost associated with air power for most countries?
Defense budgets are declining
What benefit does air power provide to a nation?
Global reach
What has led to greater spending on intelligence services?
Increasing terrorism risks
How much did the US spend on intelligence services in the 12 years after 9/11?
$500 million
What increase in spending on intelligence services did the UK announce for 2024/2025?
£700,000
Which country has had the greatest expenditure on space exploration?
The US
What is the predicted cost of NASA’s new Artemis mission up to 2025?
$93 billion
What threat do space budgets face in western countries?
Under threat
Which Asian countries have adopted major space programs?
China and India
Fill in the blank: The possession of nuclear weapons serves as a _______ to any major escalation of a conflict.
deterrent
True or False: The UK aims to become the foremost naval power in Europe.
True
