The Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine USS Kentucky with Trident II intercontinental ballistic missiles with a range of more than 12,000 kilometres visited the island of Guam

The US Navy sent the Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) to the island of Guam a few days ago. It was she who recently made a historic visit to the Republic of Korea.

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The US usually keeps the location of its nuclear-powered submarines, which carry Trident II (D5) intercontinental ballistic missiles, secret. However, since 2022, America has often officially published information about the Ohio-class strategic missile cruisers.

The arrival of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) in Guam is a demonstration of US resolve and commitment to the Indo-Pacific. It also reflects the U.S. Navy's flexibility and the service's ability to move assets quickly.

The home of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) is Naval Base Kitsap, Washington. The nuclear-powered submarine is armed with 20 Trident II (D5) missiles with a maximum launch range of more than 12,000 kilometres. The US Navy has not specified whether there are nuclear weapons on board.

In July 2023, USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) visited the Republic of Korea. It was the first visit to the Korean Peninsula in 42 years by a US nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching missiles with nuclear warheads.

Source: DVIDS