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    A History in Photos: Navy SSP Celebrates 67 Years of Sea-Based Strategic Deterrence [Image 5 of 13]

    A History in Photos: Navy SSP Celebrates 67 Years of Sea-Based Strategic Deterrence

    UNITED STATES

    11.15.2022

    Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman 

    Strategic Systems Programs

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (undated photo) – An unarmed Polaris A1 Missile successfully completes an early launch at the Cape. These launches came just four years after the Navy and industry teams began researching and developing this capability. Today, the Sea-Based Strategic Deterrence mission continues. The current generation of submarine launched ballistic missile—the Trident II D5/D5LE—along with the Intercontinental ballistic missile and nuclear capable bombers create the nation’s strategic nuclear deterrence capability. The triad of capabilities – SLBMs, ICBMs and nuclear capable bombers – are each undergoing modernization to ensure our nation’s ability to serve as the backbone of our nation’s security. The U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) mission remains ever vital for the safety and security of the U.S. and her citizens at home and abroad. (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.15.2022
    Date Posted: 11.16.2022 09:02
    Photo ID: 7513687
    VIRIN: 221115-N-N1701-230
    Resolution: 544x683
    Size: 179.17 KB
    Location: US

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