U.S. Confirms Submarine Tested Missile Capable Of 'Low-Yield' Nuke

U.S. Confirms Submarine Tested Missile Capable Of 'Low-Yield' Nuke

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The video discusses the launch of an unarmed Trident ballistic missile by the US Navy, part of a strategy to enhance nuclear readiness with low-yield warheads. The missile's power is classified, but experts suggest it could carry a warhead with a third of Hiroshima's bomb power. The Defense Department plans to modify a few missiles for this purpose, aiming to deter adversaries like Russia. The launch has raised concerns internationally, with Russia viewing it as lowering the nuclear threshold and suggesting the possibility of limited nuclear warfare.

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