Editing Submarine-launched missile (section)

=== Submarine launching methods ===
The submarines can launch missiles in various ways:

* A torpedo tube can be used to launch cruise missiles, ballistic missiles or anti-air missiles, and anti-submarine missiles. This launching method doesn't enable to launch missiles from under the Arctic ice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Defense Technical Information Center |url=https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/ADD019954 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240812071140/https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/ADD019954 |archive-date=2024-08-12 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=apps.dtic.mil |language=en}}</ref>
* The vertical launching system was initially developed for the launch of [[Submarine-launched ballistic missile|SLBM]] (Submarine-launched ballistic missile). This system has been also adapted to launch cruise missiles, and it was adapted to launch anti-air missiles. These missiles are usually launched underwater, but there is a possibility to surface, for example from under the ice to deploy the missiles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smaldore |first=Yannick |date=2020-10-08 |title=Saab's A26 Submarine Program Transitioning from Design to Production |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/10/saabs-a26-submarine-program-transitioning-from-design-to-production/ |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Man-portable air-defense system|MANPADS]] can be launched from a deployed mast while the submarine is underwater.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nurw |date=27 October 2012 |title=DEFENSE STUDIES: DCNS Introduces Anti-Aircraft Self-Defense for Submarines |url=http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2012/10/dcns-introduces-anti-aircraft-self.html |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=DEFENSE STUDIES}}</ref>
* Small anti-air missiles can be launched from the deck once surfaced.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Military Watch Magazine Editorial |date=2020-06-28 |title=Silent Killer: Why Russia and India’s Akula Class Attack Submarines Command Fear in Blue Waters |url=https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/silent-killer-why-russia-and-india-s-akula-class-attack-submarines-command-fear-in-blue-waters |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Military Watch Magazine |language=en}}</ref>