The United Kingdom will test a nuclear missile for the first time in eight years in the coming days. This was reported by The Telegraph, citing its sources.

According to journalists, the missile will be launched from the HMS Vanguard submarine on February 4. The launch will take place about 90 km off the east coast of Florida with a range of 5900 km.

London has already warned shipping companies about the test - the missile will have to fly about 6,000 kilometers before falling into the sea between Brazil and West Africa. In addition, the warning applies to residents of these regions, as missile debris is expected to fall.

According to media, the American Trident missile is used for the tests.

The last time the United Kingdom tested nuclear weapons was in 2016, when a Trident II D5 missile deviated from its course during a test off the coast of Florida.