The Navy Wants Money To Get Started On Its Future SSN(X) Attack Submarine

The U.S. Navy is asking for funds to begin developing the requirements for an all-new attack submarine, now known as SSN(X), as well as examining associated technologies and concepts of operation, in its latest annual budget request. The fact that the service was interested in a new submarine focused primarily on attack surface ships and other subs, akin to the original plan for its significantly truncated Seawolf class, first emerged more than a year ago.