You would only counter any threats with the threat of a tactical nuke. There is no reason to declare you have them before there is a threat from another nation.

You would only counter any threats with the threat of a tactical nuke. There is no reason to declare you have them before there is a threat from another nation. I see little reason why another country would be bothered with the enterprise before it gained momentum and wealth. A reason to avoid nuclear power is to avoid getting attention. Avoiding oil deposits is another way to avoid attention.