Triad (nuclear strategy)

The Triad in nuclear strategy refers to a country's three different methods of delivering nuclear weapons: land-based missiles (ICBMs), submarine-based missiles (SLBMs), and strategic bombers. This combination ensures a country's nuclear capabilities are resilient and survivable, making it hard for an adversary to eliminate all means of retaliation. The redundancy and diversity of delivery systems act as a deterrent, maintaining national security by assuring mutual destruction if attacked. By operating these three legs, a nation aims to preserve peace through credible deterrence, balancing availability, survivability, and technological complexity.