👉 Contributed missiles, also known as secondary or standby missiles, are additional weapon systems integrated into a primary missile platform, typically an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) or submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). These missiles are designed to enhance the strategic deterrence capabilities of a nation by providing a rapid response capability for nuclear or conventional attacks. Contributed missiles can be launched from various platforms, including land-based silos, submarine launchers, or even air-launched from fighter jets. They often have shorter ranges and lower yields compared to the primary missiles but offer critical flexibility and redundancy in a nation's nuclear arsenal, ensuring that nuclear forces remain operational even if primary systems are compromised.
