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SLBM
![US Ohio-Class Nuclear Sub Test Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles US Ohio-Class Nuclear Sub Test Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-190904-n-n0101-0015.jpg)
US Ohio-Class Nuclear Sub Test Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted ballistic missile launches from a submerged submarine off the Californian coast earlier this month.
![US Submarine Test Fires Ballistic Missile US Submarine Test Fires Ballistic Missile](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-190509-n-vm082-0022.jpg)
US Submarine Test Fires Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted a ballistic missile launch from a nuclear-powered submarine off Florida on May 9.
![Estimate Says Sustaining and Modernizing US Nuclear Triad to Cost $1.2 Trillion Over 30 Years Estimate Says Sustaining and Modernizing US Nuclear Triad to Cost $1.2 Trillion Over 30 Years](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-13_21-37-59.jpg)
Estimate Says Sustaining and Modernizing US Nuclear Triad to Cost $1.2 Trillion Over 30 Years
By Ankit Panda
Whatever the Trump Nuclear Posture Review decides, overhauling U.S. nuclear forces will be expensive.
![North Korea's 2017 Military Parade Was a Big Deal. Here Are the Major Takeaways North Korea's 2017 Military Parade Was a Big Deal. Here Are the Major Takeaways](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-04-15_05-07-49.jpg)
North Korea's 2017 Military Parade Was a Big Deal. Here Are the Major Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
North Korea showed the world that it's doing what it needs to to deter its enemies.
![North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea Exercises Begin North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea Exercises Begin](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-24_01-02-23.jpg)
North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea Exercises Begin
By Ankit Panda
The missile landed in the Sea of Japan and flew 300 kilometers, according to U.S. Strategic Command.
![North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-24_17-35-06.jpg)
North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's submarine-launched ballistic missiles are making steady progress.
![Did China Really Test a MIRV-Capable ICBM Near the South China Sea? Did China Really Test a MIRV-Capable ICBM Near the South China Sea?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-01_23-59-44.jpg)
Did China Really Test a MIRV-Capable ICBM Near the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Plus, India-China relations, India-Pakistan SLBM woes, and anti-corruption in the Pakistani military.
![How Far Along Are North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles? How Far Along Are North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-11_03-39-26.jpg)
How Far Along Are North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's latest submarine-launched ballistic missile video appears unconvincing.
![North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-29_20-08-30.jpg)
North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails
By Ankit Panda
North Korea tested its Bukkeukseong-1/KN-11 missile again. This time, the test may actually have been submarine-launched.
![The Consequences of a Pakistani Sea-Based Nuclear Second Strike Capability The Consequences of a Pakistani Sea-Based Nuclear Second Strike Capability](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-14_22-21-53.jpg)
The Consequences of a Pakistani Sea-Based Nuclear Second Strike Capability
By Ankit Panda
What happens to South Asian nuclear stability if Pakistan operationalizes a sea-based second strike capability?
![Indian Prime Minister Visits Arunachal Pradesh, Drawing Chinese Criticism Indian Prime Minister Visits Arunachal Pradesh, Drawing Chinese Criticism](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-15_18-43-14.jpg)
Indian Prime Minister Visits Arunachal Pradesh, Drawing Chinese Criticism
By Ankit Panda
Plus, ISIS, public opinion in Myanmar, the Chinese military's weaknesses, aircraft carriers, and more. Weekend links.
![For America's Military: Less Nukes For America's Military: Less Nukes](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/3216_5243902c7561b.jpg)
For America's Military: Less Nukes
American nuclear stockpiles: down some 85% from a peak of 31,255 warheads in 1967.
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