A Trident missile test-fired by a UK submarine failed. That's a lot of money down the drain.

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Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious
Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious near Faslane in Scotland.

UK Ministry of Defense

A British nuclear missile launch failed for the second time in a row — yet another embarrassment for the Royal Navy

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HMS Vanguard
HMS Vengeance departs for Devonport prior to re-fit in 2012 off the coast of Largs, Scotland.

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