SLBMs can be launched from underwater nearly anywhere in the world—and are incredibly difficult to intercept, making them ideal second-strike nuclear weapons.

Existing railcars are almost 50 years old and will soon be retired. But the Navy still has a need to transport Active Inert Missiles.

When people think of military submarines like the Ohio-class nuclear subs used by the United States Navy, they likely picture them firing massive nuclear missiles. While these deadly, deep-diving ...

Last month, the Navy conducted four scheduled test launches of unarmed Trident II D5 missiles from an Ohio-class submarine off Florida’s east coast. Some observers read the timing as quiet signaling ...

With each passing generation, submarine capabilities continue to grow. How have these unique naval vessels developed over the ...

USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) pulls into Norfolk, Va. in support of USSTRATCOM Component Commanders Conference, Feb. 2, 2024. U.S. Navy Photo The commanding officer of USS Wyoming’s (SSBN-743) Blue Crew was ...

Since the end of the Cold War, China has built up a top-notch submarine force—posing a significant threat to the US Navy’s operations in the Indo-Pacific.