UK’s Trident SLBM Nuclear-Deterrent Missile System Misfires During Test

Britain’s Trident nuclear-deterrent system in an embarrassing setback reportedly misfired during a test, with a missile crashing into the ocean off Florida. The Ministry of Defence confirmed an ‘anomaly’ but assured that the "nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective." The incident, witnessed by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, marks the second Trident missile test failure.The
Britain’s Trident nuclear-deterrent system in an embarrassing setback reportedly misfired during a test, with a missile crashing into the ocean off Florida. The Ministry of Defence confirmed an ‘anomaly’ but assured that the "nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective." The incident, witnessed by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, marks the second Trident missile test failure.The
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