U.S. Navy Eyes Ballistic Missile Submarine Improvements

The U.S. Navy sees its SSBN(X) ballistic missile submarine replacement fleet basically as an improved model of the current SSBN boats leveraging Virginia-class sub advancements and refined construction methods. “The initial plan is for 16 tubes, a new-design reactor plant, [and] similar antennas and...

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