Older Trident missiles to be phased out by fall, admiral says

The U.S. Navy's older C4 Trident intercontinental ballistic missiles will be completely phased out by this fall in favor of the D5 Trident, according to Rear Adm. Charles Young, director of strategic systems programs. Tridents are carried on the Navy's ballistic nuclear missile submarines (SSBNs)...

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