UK invests more than $1 billion to extend the life of Trident II ICBMs with nuclear warheads and a range of more than 12,000 km

The United Kingdom is investing more than $1 billion as part of its retention program.

Trident II ballistic missiles. This was announced by James Cartlidge, UK Minister for Defense Procurement.

What is known

US launches Trident II conservation program(D5) in service until the 2040s. James Cartlidge said the UK would spend £320.5m ($407.5m). An additional £140 million ($178 million) will be allocated to maintain key components and £361 million ($459 million) to extend the life of rocket engines. The total investment will be £821.5m (~$1.045bn)

UGM-133A Trident II is an intercontinentalballistic missile developed by Lockheed Martin for strategic missile cruisers. Trident II carriers are US Ohio-class submarines and British Vanguard-class submarines.

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The Royal Navy hasarmed with four submarines: Vanguard, Victorious, Vigilant and Vengeance. Each ballistic missile can carry up to eight nuclear warheads. The launch range, depending on their number, ranges from 7,500 km to more than 12,000 km.