Strategic Systems Programs Launches New Logo

29 May 2025

From Shelby Thompson

WASHINGTON – On May 29, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) unveiled its new logo, ushering in a new era for the Nation’s premier provider of sea-based strategic deterrence and regional strike capabilities.

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SSP’s new logo sets a fresh tone for the future, incorporating references to all of the programs within its portfolio, while also paying homage to some of the Navy’s traditional designs. It retains SSP’s signature trident feature, which is a nod to the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS) - named for Neptune’s mythological Trident- currently deployed on U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and includes new elements that recognize the expansion of the command’s mission throughout the years.

In developing the new logo, three things were considered:

First, a more traditional Navy design and elements that set the tone for a broader SSP rebranding effort aligned to U.S. Navy brand guidelines were incorporated. “U.S. Navy” was included on the graphic, centering SSP in its place within the world's greatest Navy, and three gold stars were included to symbolize a three-star command. A classic mythological trident symbol was also included, which is a reflection of the current SWS in use by the Navy - named for Neptune's Trident - currently deployed on Ohio-class SSBNs.

Second, elements that provide a connection to the newly retired logo were retained such as the command’s signature tagline “From the Sea.” A globe also found its way from the previous logo because SSP’s mission is to ensure a SWS capable of providing deterrence anywhere across the globe - a key aspect of maintaining peace through strength.

"A globe was intentionally retained as an element of the logo to signify a global mission. With the change in shape to a round logo versus the previous oval shape, a choice had to be made as to which angle of the globe to feature. Ultimately, since strategic deterrence is intended first and foremost to ensure national security and protect U.S. national interests, the part of the globe centered on the U.S. with the trident protectively covering the U.S. was selected," said April Crew-Kelly, director of SSP Public Affairs.

Third, a graphic reference to all three major programs was included in the words “Strategic Deterrence, Conventional, Nuclear.” These three words represent Trident, Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS), and Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) respectively.

“SSP has been answering the Nation’s call for 70 years, and we’ve had to make changes over time to achieve new goals and deliver new capabilities,” said Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe, director of Strategic Systems Programs. “This new logo reflects the pride we have in our history, and the confidence we have in the work we are doing for the future. We will continue to be the bedrock of sea-based deterrence and will deliver regional strike capabilities to secure our nation for years to come.”

Since 1955, SSP has maintained cradle-to-grave responsibility for the submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) system, owning every aspect of research, development, production, logistics, storage, repair, and operational support for the SWS. Today, the Trident II D5 is deployed on Ohio-class SSBNs and is out on strategic patrol, supporting the U.S. Navy’s mission in maintaining peace through strength.

SSP, which is headquartered in Washington, D.C., is currently modernizing the Navy’s SWS for the future Columbia-class SSBNs and is pioneering advanced strike capabilities with SLCM-N and the non-nuclear CPS program to enhance the nation’s maritime dominance. The command’s proven history in developing, producing, and deploying the world’s most credible, reliable, and effective sea-based strategic deterrent led the Navy and Department of Defense to entrust SSP with the CPS and SLCM-N programs in 2017 and 2024 respectively.

While SSP’s logo has changed, the command’s core mission has stayed the same across its programs: to deter strategic attack by providing credible and affordable nuclear and non-nuclear options to the warfighter to underwrite the security of our nation and our allies.

Credible, effective deterrence capabilities are essential to our national security and the security of U.S. allies. Deterrence remains a cornerstone of national security policy in the 21st century.

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Strategic Systems Programs Launches New Logo

From Shelby Thompson