What was the impact on SALT 1?

SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) resulted in the 1972 treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union that aimed to curb the arms race, particularly in nuclear weapons. It established limits on intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), fostering a framework for future arms control negotiations. The treaty marked a significant step towards détente, improving U.S.-Soviet relations and setting a precedent for subsequent arms control agreements. However, it did not eliminate the existing arsenals, and both nations continued to develop new military technologies, highlighting the ongoing tensions of the Cold War.