👉 The BBC missiles, also known as the Sea Surface Target Missiles (SSTMs), were a series of anti-ship cruise missiles developed and deployed by the Royal Navy during the Cold War era. These missiles were primarily used to counter the threat posed by Soviet submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). The SSTMs were launched from the deck of Royal Navy warships, including destroyers and frigates, and had a range of up to 150 nautical miles (approximately 275 kilometers). They were designed to engage and destroy enemy submarines by targeting their surface components, such as the bow or stern, before they could launch a nuclear torpedo. The missiles were equipped with radar and a guidance system that allowed them to navigate accurately towards their targets, making them a formidable weapon in the naval arsenal during the period of heightened Cold War tensions.
