How A US Submarine Launches A Missile

A dramatic 2016 video captures the awe-inspiring moment a U.S. Navy Ohio-class submarine launches a $30 million Trident II D5 ballistic missile during a test exercise. The footage shows the missile erupting from beneath the ocean\'s surface in a plume of steam and fire, demonstrating the silent but overwhelming power of America’s underwater nuclear deterrent. This rare glimpse into strategic military capabilities highlights the precision and might of the U.S. Navy’s submarine-launched missile program.

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Footage of a US submarine launching a $30 million ballistic missile pic.twitter.com/tCxyLOcuU3

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