Underwater weapons are specialized military tools designed for use in aquatic environments. These include torpedoes, which are self-propelled explosive devices launched from submarines or ships, and underwater mines, which are explosive devices placed on the seafloor to detonate when triggered by a ship or submarine. Another type of underwater weapon is the submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), which can strike targets from beneath the ocean's surface. These weapons are crucial for naval warfare, providing strategic advantages in stealth and surprise attacks against enemy vessels or coastal installations.