Trident Missile Scores 120th Launch From Submerged Submarine: Lockheed A Trident missile was launched from a submarine, marking the 120 test launch since 1989, according to Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT]. The unarmed Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) built by Lockheed was launched from the submerged submarine Henry M Jackson (SSBN 730) in the Pacific Ocean. The missile launch was part of the Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) to certify the Jackson for deployment, following a shipyard overhaul period…
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