The UGM-133A Trident II, or Trident D5 is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), built by Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, California, and deployed with the United States Navy and …

Apr 28, 2025 · The Trident II (D-5) Missile, also known as the UGM-133A, is a U.S. inter-continental-range, submarine-launched, solid-propellant, MIRV-capable ballistic missile.

First deployed in 1990, the Trident II D5 missile is currently aboard Ohio-class and UK Vanguard-class submarines and will remain in use into the 2040s.

May 15, 2019 · The Trident II SWS is deployed aboard Ohio-class submarines, each capable of carrying 20 D5 missiles.

Aug 13, 2025 · Discover how powerful the Trident missile is, from its nuclear warhead yield to its range and strategic role in modern defense.

Apr 23, 2024 · The UGM-133 Trident II D5 is a three-stage, solid-fueled submarine-launched intercontinental-range ballistic missile. The Trident D5 missile is deployed by both the United States …

May 30, 2025 · An in-depth look at the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile, its capabilities, deployment by the US and UK, and its strategic value in 2025.

Feb 2, 2025 · The Trident II D5 missile system is a core component of the U.S. Navy’s sea-based nuclear deterrence strategy. Lockheed Martin’s Life Extension 2 program will upgrade the missile to …

Feb 1, 2025 · The D5 missile, developed and upgraded by Lockheed Martin stands as the most sophisticated ballistic missile globally and is presently deployed on US Navy Ohio-class and Royal …

The Navy deploys the Trident II (D-5) from nuclear ballistic submarines, ensuring the weapon’s survivability and availability. The Trident II (D-5) is a primary means of deterring nuclear attacks on …