Senate authorizers signal strong support for nuclear-armed, sea-launched missile

By Abby Shepherd / July 10, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Senate authorizers are pushing the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile program forward, with a new provision that would limit the Navy secretary's travel if certain steps are not taken to further establish the program. The Senate Armed Services Committee calls on the Navy to establish and staff a program office for SLCM-N and adhere to directives included in the 2024 “Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Program Material Development Decision Acquisition Memorandum,” according to the committee report released Monday . Funding for the...

Not a subscriber? Request 30 days free access to exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting on defense policy and procurement.

Log in to access this content.