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Largest-ever US nuclear submarine gets final propulsor, packs 16-nuke missiles
To reshape America’s nuclear deterrent and improve maritime capabilities, the US Navy’s first Columbia-class ballistic ...
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Naval Foundry and Propeller Center Delivers Final Propulsor Component for First Columbia-class Submarine
Naval Foundry and Propeller Center Delivers Final Propulsor Component for First Columbia-class Submarine  Front Page ...
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The Navy's New Columbia-Class Missile Submarine Nightmare Is Here
USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) and USS Wisconsin (SSBN-827) are the only boats in this class ordered so far and will be followed by an additional 10 submarines. Electric Boat and Newport News ...
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US Navy officials note programme delays and cost issues for construction of submarines and aircraft carriers
The US Navy (USN) is facing delivery delays and cost concerns with its programmes to build nuclear-powered submarines and ...
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Report to Congress on Columbia-class Submarine Program
The Navy’s Columbia (SSBN-826) class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) program is a program to design and build a class of 12 new SSBNs to replace the Navy’s current force of 14 aging Ohio ...
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SSBN - Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine
The SSBN’s strategic weapon is the Trident II D5 missile, which provides increased range and accuracy over the now out-of-service Trident I C4 missile. SSBNs are specifically designed for ...