US Plans To Deploy SLCM-N Nuclear Missiles On Its Submarines Amid Rising Russia, China Tensions

The US faces a pivotal decision on whether to deploy nuclear-armed cruise missiles on submarines. The move could reshape its deterrence strategy amid rising tensions with China and Russia. In May, USNI News reported that the US is considering the deployment of SLCM-N* from modified Virginia-class nuclear submarines (SSN). The US would be introducing the SLCM-N as its first new nuclear weapon since the end of the Cold War. It would send a strong message to potential enemies that it is capable of responding to any nuclear use, limited or otherwise. Watch the video to find out more. #usnuclearweapons #ussubmarine #worldnews 0:00 - INTRODUCTION 1:14 - WHY DOES US WANT ITS SUBS TO FIRE NUKES? 4:17 - HOW MANY NUCLEAR WEAPONS DO RUSSIA & CHINA HAVE? 5:51 - DEPLOYMENT OF SLCM-N TO DO US MORE HARM THAN GOOD? n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: