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Polaris missile [pə′lar·əs ′mis·əl] (ordnance) A U.S. Navy surface-to-surface intermediate-range ballistic missile designed to be launched from submarines and surface ships for accurate bombardment of small target areas with conventional or nuclear warheads at ranges up to 2500 nautical miles (4600 kilometers). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The United Kingdom has relied on Lockheed Martin built submarine launched ballistic missiles for its strategic deterrence mission requirements since April 1963 when it signed the Polaris Missile Sales Agreement (PSA). Academy with Distinction and served five years in the Navy as a Polaris Missile officer on nuclear submarines. Naval Academy with Distinction and served five years in the Navy as a Polaris Missile officer on nuclear submarines. |
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