How many new nuclear armed submarines does the Navy need?

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How many new nuclear armed submarines does the Navy need? https://seapowermagazine.org/stratcom-commander-number-of-ssbns-needed-depends-on-threat/

STRATCOM Commander: Number of SSBNs Needed Depends on Threat - Seapower

STRATCOM Commander: Number of SSBNs Needed Depends on Threat - Seapower

ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy is planning to build 12 Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace its 14 legacy Ohio-class SSBNs, but the number could change if the threat to the United States changes. With the increasing concern about...

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