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The scheduled two-missile deployment of the unarmed revamped weapon took place off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida from the USS Wyoming (SSBN-742) submarine. [45]The US Navy celebrated the launch of the Trident D5LE nuclear missiles on Friday 3 The US Navy celebrated the launch of the Trident D5LE nuclear missiles on FridayCredit: U.S. Navy [46]The successful operation proved a stunning show of force in the face of China's threats 3 The successful operation proved a stunning show of force in the face of China's threatsCredit: U.S. Navy The impressive operation involving the Ohio-class ballistic missile warship was part of a Demonstration and Shakedown Operation, designated DASO-31. Its aim was to evaluate the strength of the ballistic missile submarine and its crew before it is sent out for operational deployment after the subs upgrades. The Navy boasted of the "unmatched reliability" of the new "sea-based nuclear deterrent" as tensions continue to increase with China. It was the 184th successful Trident II (D5 & D5LE) SWS missile test flight and follows the last launch in February this year off the coast of Florida. Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe, Director of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, said: "Today's test demonstrates the unmatched reliability of our sea-based nuclear deterrent, which is made possible by a dedicated team of military, civilian and industry partners who bring expertise and dedication to the mission that is truly extraordinary. "This same team is now developing the next generation of the Trident Strategic Weapon System, which will extend our sea-based strategic deterrent through 2084," he continued. 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With an estimated annual cost of $170million, the US spend a whopping $2.4million each year to run the Ohio-class submarines. With 14 under their belts - that carry 24 trident missiles and up to 8 nuclear warheads - it proves a strong show of the nation's power to swiftly defend itself and its allies. But the Navy said, "the missile test was not conducted in response to any ongoing world events, nor as a demonstration of power." Despite being scheduled years in advance, the launch comes in the wake of the revelation of the UK's and US' plans to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia. 'AUKUS' ALLIANCE The alliance has angered China, who fear the subs could be armed at short notice with nukes, despite assurances they will only carry conventional weapons. The countries leaders carefully navigated the announcement without directly mentioning China's imposing power - but hinted at their intentions behind the move by discussing "democracy, freedom of navigation, and security." The new Indo-Pacific security pact, known as AUKUS, will give the land Down Under the technology to deploy nuclear-powered submarines. It is part of an agreement intended to counter China's rising military might - that they have splashed six times more cash on than Australia. With 42 times more soldiers, 55 times more tanks, 13 times more submarines and 16 times more fighter jets, they eclipse the Aussies artillery. And with 3.3 million troops in service, Beijing dwarves Australia's 80,000 soldiers - but AUKUS has still managed to seriously ruffle some feathers. CHINA'S FURY Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian condemned the alliance as "seriously damaging regional peace and stability, intensifying the arms race, and undermining the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons". China is believed to have between 250 and 350 nuclear weapons, compared to America's colossal arsenal of 5,800 and Russia's total of 6,375. It is busy building "at least 250 long-range missile silos" in three locations — sparking fears a new nuclear arms race is underway. A third missile silo field in a remote area in Inner Mongolia has reportedly been photographed by a European Space Agency satellite as Beijing launches its largest-ever nuke expansion. Meanwhile, Taiwan staged anti-invasion drills amid fears China will launch an attack at any moment. It comes after China flew 19 nuke bombers and fighter jets into Taiwan air space, sparking World War Three fears. [50]The Navy boasted of the 'unmatched reliability' of the weapon after the 184th successful test flight 3 The Navy boasted of the 'unmatched reliability' of the weapon after the 184th successful test flightCredit: U.S. Navy Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. 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