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Feb- 2026 -

20 February

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UGM-133 Trident II: America’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile, Explained

This explainer outlines the UGM-133 Trident II’s role aboard ballistic missile submarines, and why it remains central to US deterrence strategy.

Oct- 2022 -

17 October

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India successfully tested a ballistic missile fired from its first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, the defense ministry said.

Oct- 2021 -

19 October

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North Korea fired a suspected submarine-launched ballistic missile into the sea on Tuesday, the South's military said.

Jan- 2021 -

15 January

South Korea has recently completed a test launch of its homegrown submarine-launched ballistic missile, according to local media.

Feb- 2020 -

4 February

The Pentagon confirmed reports that the Navy has deployed a submarine armed with a newly developed and controversial low-yield nuclear weapon