(Amerika) United States Navy

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Die 'USS Nevada', ein U-Boot der Tridentklasse

Die Nevada ist ein SSBN der Ohio-Klasse. Die Bezeichnung "Trident submarine" weist nur auf den Typ der SLBM hin, die auf den Booten verwendet wird.

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Raytheon's Standard Missile Naval Defense Family: FY 2006 Contracts

Variants of the SM-2 Standard missile are the USA's primary fleet defense anti-air weapon, and in service with 13 navies worldwide. The most common variant is the RIM-66K-L/ SM-2 Standard Block IIIB, which entered service in 1998.
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The USA has budgeted a total of $289.4 million for its Standard family of naval air defense missiles in FY 2006, a slight rise from the $259.3 million in FY 2005. This family also includes the SM-3 extended range missile that can also used in a ballistic missile defense role, and the the next-generation SM-6 Standard Extended Range Active Missile (ERAM) which is still in development.
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