When a U.S. ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) surfaced for a rare visit to South Korea this week it was a blunt reminder that Washington always has nuclear-tipped missiles deployed within close striking distance of North Korea, analysts said.
The Trident II missiles are MIRV-capable, so 8 warheads per missile, which can hit targets a few hundred kilometers apart (exact numbers are not available for the public)
The Trident II missiles are MIRV-capable, so 8 warheads per missile, which can hit targets a few hundred kilometers apart (exact numbers are not available for the public)