Manufactured by the American defence giant Lockheed Martin, US’s Trident missile is known for being the world’s most expensive missile.
Published: October 24, 2025 6:09 PM IST
Most expensive missile in the world: When it comes to lethal and costly weapons, the two superpowers of the world, namely, the United States and Russia have long been in a fierce race to develop the deadliest and most advanced missiles. However, beyond their destructive power, the sheer cost of some of these weapons that these countries have will leave anyone stunned. All of us know and understand the fact that missiles are one of the most important part of an attack system and they come with huge monetary costs. However, do you know which missile in the world is known for being the most expensive missile.
Which is world’s most expensive missile?
As per media reports, the world’s most expensive missile is the Trident missile of the USA. Carrying an unbelievable price tag of around Rs 55,000 crore, the Trident missile is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRV).
Who manufactures US’s Trident missile?
Manufactured by the American defence giant Lockheed Martin, the Trident missile is one of the most sophisticated and powerful weapons ever built. The missile has been designed to be launched from submarines, it can travel long distances (with the maximum range being 12,000 km) and deliver devastating nuclear payloads with precision — powerful enough to wipe a nation off the map.
Why is Trident missile called dangerous?
As per media reports, each set of Trident missile costs roughly 20 million pounds, making it not just a symbol of military power but also of the immense financial investment nations pour into defence technology. It can be easily said that the Trident truly represents the ultimate weapon of modern warfare with deadly, powerful, and staggeringly expensive.
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