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March 22, 2007
No More Clusters
At last, after years of talking, and not actually doing anything, I read that the UK has banned cluster bombs. Sure, it's only the so-called 'dumb' ones, but it's a start. And, yes, those cynics amongst you will, like me, say it's only because the replacement, Staff Target (Air) 1238, Brimstone is now in service that they're withdrawing RBL755. However, it does also cover similar muntions in the GMLRS system.
The fact the UK has become the first major power to scrap 'dumb' cluster muntions is a start. We'll just wait and see if the Cluster Munition Coalition campaign can convince other countries to take steps and follow the UK.
Posted by alan at March 22, 2007 01:01 PM
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