sea-launched cruise missile

American  

noun

1. a cruise missile launched by surface ships or submarines against land or sea targets and equipped with nuclear or conventional warheads, with a range of 2,210 miles (3,556 km). SLCM, S.L.C.M.

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Example Sentences

The posture review also calls for dropping plans for a nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile that has been supported by senior military commanders, and retiring B83-1 nuclear gravity bomb.

From Washington Times

The review also formally canceled the sea-launched cruise missile program, deeming it no longer necessary.

From Los Angeles Times

The nuclear review confirms the cancellation of the sea-launched cruise missile program, calling it not necessary.

From Seattle Times

Specifically, the administration is expected to cancel a program to develop a nuclear sea-launched cruise missile and retire the B83 nuclear bomb which entered service in the 1980s.

From Washington Times

Mr. Harker communicated his decision to cut the $5.2 million nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile program in a June 4 memo citing tradeoffs for “developing next-generation capabilities.”

From Washington Times