The singleton SSB in the HCS Navy CNSS Warhammer has returned to dock following a short patrol deployment to begin modifications for the SeaGale development programme starting next year. Warhammer will be able to carry up to 3 of the SLBMs currently in development from the new Gale-III ICBM. A land based test of SeaGale has already taken place with a tethered underwater test planned for the next few months.
Its thought the first submarine launched test will be from the surface with a number of submerged tests taking place over the next couple of years. When SeaGale is declared operational Warhammer will revert to be part of the normal submarine fleet and back-up the forthcoming fleet of SSBNs.
