US Navy Tests Nuclear-Armed Capable Trident II D5 Missiles with Global Strike Range The U.S. Navy recently made headlines with the successful completion of four scheduled flight tests of its nuclear-capable Trident II D5 Life-Extension missiles. These tests mark a significant milestone in the Navy’s efforts to maintain a credible and effective sea-based strategic deterrent. […]
US Air Force plans new nuclear missile silos, ditching 450 old ones for Sentinel
US Air Force Plans New Nuclear Missile Silos, Ditching 450 Old Ones for Sentinel The US Air Force (USAF) has announced that it will probably be cheaper to dig new missile silos for its nuclear weapons than to refurbish its existing arsenal. This decision comes as a part of the USAF’s plan to modernize its […]