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U.S. Navy Awards $743M for SLCM-N Nuclear Cruise Missile
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $743 million contract for the SLCM-N, a nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile. The award advances the contested program, which supporters argue restores a needed low-yield deterrent option and critics warn could escalate nuclear risks. The funding marks a significant step in fielding a new nuclear capability at sea.
Why now: A major new nuclear weapons contract is significant for global security and arms-control debates.
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- U.S. Navy Awards $743M for SLCM-N Nuclear Cruise Missile · RealClearDefense
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