Photo: USNavy, Twitter
United States successfully tested two Trident II ICBMs that were fired across the Atlantic Ocean. This is stated in a report of the US Navy on Twitter.
“These tests emphasize our readiness and ability to strategically cover the 21st century,” it said.
# USSWyoming successfully tests Trident II D5LE missiles over the Atlantic Ocean, September. 17th place These tests underline our readiness and ability to strategically deter the 21st century. #ForceToBeReckonedWith
DETAILS: https://t.co/TyBMNJVqG2#DASO31 # SSBN742 @COMSUBLANT pic.twitter.com/X10VBbB16T
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) September 18, 2021
The tests took place off the coast of Florida. The missiles were fired by the US Navy Ohio-class submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN-742).