Submarine-launched cruise missile

Current versions are typically standoff weapons known as land-attack cruise missiles (LACMs), which are used to attack predetermined land targets with conventional or nuclear payloads.

As Soviet SSBNs armed with submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) became available in the late 1960s, the Shaddock LACM was withdrawn and an anti-ship (ASCM) version replaced it.

[6] Jane's Defence Weekly reports that the Dolphin-class submarines are believed to be nuclear armed, offering Israel a sea-based, second strike capability.

In adherence to Missile Technology Control Regime rules the US Clinton administration refused an Israeli request in 2000 to purchase Tomahawk long range SLCMs.

The Federation of American Scientists and GlobalSecurity.org report that the four larger torpedo tubes are capable of launching Israeli built nuclear-armed Popeye Turbo cruise missiles[7] Specific types of SLCMs (current, past and under development) include:

HMS Astute launching a Tomahawk in 2011
The fore section of USS Santa Fe (SSN-763) , a Los Angeles-class submarine with the doors of the vertical launching system for Tomahawk missiles in the open position. The method of firing from VLS is in the minority.