Not Made in USA: The Vanguard-Class Missile Submarine Has Just 1 Mission

Not Made in USA: The Vanguard-Class Missile Submarine Has Just 1 Mission

Key Points and Summary – The Royal Navy’s nuclear deterrent relies on its four Vanguard-class submarines (SSBNs), which have maintained a Continuous At-Sea Deterrence patrol since the 1990s. Armed with 16 Trident II D5 missiles, these 15,900-ton boats are now “long in the tooth” and operating beyond their intended 25-year service life. Vanguard-Class Submarine Royal Navy Photo. Image Credit: Creative Commons. -The class is known for the “embarra…