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Trident Submarines: Trident Missiles

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 38432

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to question 36205, whether the Dreadnought-class submarine programme will use the Trident 2 D5 missile.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Yes. The Dreadnought Class submarines will carry nuclear-armed Trident II D5 ballistic missiles.

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