Deterrence is the Best Defense
The Navy conducted four scheduled test launches of unarmed Trident II D5 missiles from an Ohio-class submarine off Florida's east coast, which some observers saw as a signal to Beijing, while the Navy called them "routine reliability tests."
America's nuclear deterrent depends on submarines, with the Ohio-class ballistic missile fleet being the backbone of the nuclear triad, built to disappear beneath the oceans and remain ready to strike.
Deterrence only works when our fleet is well maintained and ready to deploy on demand.
The effectiveness of these submarines was witnessed earlier this year when the Ohio-class USS Tennessee surfaced in the Norwegian Sea.
Author's Summary
Submarine readiness is crucial for America's nuclear deterrent.
- Ohio-class submarines are the backbone of the nuclear triad.
- Submarine readiness is key to effective deterrence.