sea-launched ballistic missile

[ see-lawncht, -lahncht ]

noun

1. a ballistic missile designed for launch by a submarine or surface ship. : SLBM, S.L.B.M.

Example Sentences

The development of a low-yield warhead for a sea-launched ballistic missile is based on the belief that in any conflict with Russia on Nato’s eastern flank, the Russians would use a tactical nuclear weapon early on, to compensate for their relative weakness in conventional arms.

From The Guardian

It said the sea-launched ballistic missile, Hormuz 2, was tested last week.

From Washington Post

The report says the sea-launched ballistic missile dubbed Hormoz 2 was tested last week.

From Seattle Times