Navy Examining Three SSN(X) Hull Options

The Virginia-class submarine future USS Delaware (SSN-791) at sea for sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean on Aug, 31, 2019. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

By Rich Abott |
5 months ago |
11/16/2020

Navy

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The Navy’s commander of the submarine forces said the service is looking at three tracks for SSN (X), the next generation attack submarine: using the Virginia-class attack submarine, Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, or a totally new hull form.

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