US Navy advances sea-launched nuclear cruise missile program

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The US Navy is accelerating its sea-launched nuclear cruise missile (SLCM-N) program, aiming to equip submarines with low-yield nuclear warheads. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs office will award a sole-source contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems for the SLCM-N's critical fire control system, with work expected to begin in December 2025. This initiative, originating from the Trump administration, seeks to provide a limited nuclear strike option for submarines to counter potential tactical nuclear use by adversaries.


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