#strategic deterrence

[weeedmannn]

India's strategic deterrence continues to strengthen, reinforcing national security and regional stability 🇮🇳

A credible defense posture, backed by technological advancement and preparedness, remains vital in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and ensuring peace through strength.

[j-r-macready]

USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) transits the Hood Canal. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Feb. 15, 2016) The Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Jackson is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed at the base providing the survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released) 160215-N-UD469-058 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com

[nicholassabalos]

From beneath the sea....

PACIFIC OCEAN (February 12, 2020) -- An unarmed Trident II (D5LE) submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) launches from submerged United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) off the coast of San Diego, CA.

                                            USS Maine (SSBN 741)

The successful missile launch demonstrated the readiness of USS Maine’s (SSBN 741) strategic weapon system and crew following the submarine’s recently-completed major overhaul.

When armed, the Trident II missile pictured here emerging from beneath the sea can carry up to 14 massive long-range independently- (and very precisely-) targeted nuclear weapons....and is a key element of the U.S. strategic nuclear triad....strengthening U.S. strategic deterrence.

(In plain language....these missiles are so powerful, accurate and nasty....they are designed to prevent war....and almost demand peace.)

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                                   United States Strategic Nuclear Triad

The pluses (left columns) and minuses (right columns) of the United States nuclear triad -- manned bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM).

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>>Note: Everything discussed above is from UNCLASSIFIED sources, readily found in public forums.

>>Top photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley, USN

[j-r-macready]

171212-N-UD469-036 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Dec. 12, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. Nevada is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed at the base, providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

[rjbailey]

USS Kentucky transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PUGET SOUND, Wash. (April 11, 2016) - The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following the boat's first strategic deterrent patrol since 2011. The boat recently completed a 40-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)160411-N-UD469-027 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com