👉 Commissioned missiles are a class of ballistic and cruise missiles developed by the United States during the Cold War era, primarily for strategic deterrence. These missiles were designed to deliver nuclear warheads over vast distances, serving as a critical component of the country's second-strike capability, ensuring that even if one missile was destroyed, a retaliatory strike could still occur. Commissioned missiles were characterized by their advanced technology, including multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) that allowed a single missile to carry multiple nuclear warheads, thereby increasing their destructive potential. They were typically launched from submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) platforms, providing a survivable second-strike force.
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