But critics say that this is unrealistic, explains Tomas Valasek, director of foreign policy and defense at the Center for European Reform: "One of the concerns about the decisions - highlighted by none other than John Hutton, until recently Defense Secretary - is that with only three submarines in place the United Kingdom may not be able to maintain the uninterrupted patrols at sea that have again been the hallmark of the UK defense policy." Others criticize Brown's motives, saying he is trying to spin slashing the nuclear fleet - essentially a cost-cutting measure - into a bold security initiative. Full Article at Deutsche Welle