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STRATCOM: ‘High Confidence’ In Extending Ohio-Class Life; SLCM-N Can Match Russia, China

STRATCOM: ‘High Confidence’ In Extending Ohio-Class Life; SLCM-N Can Match Russia, China
The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732)(Gold) returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. in September 2019. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ashley Berumen)

Adm. Richard Correll, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), said Thursday the Navy has a plan to extend the lifespan of the Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarines to “bridge” the gap as its replacement Columbia-class endures delays. Correll, in testimony Thursday to the Senate Armed Services Committee on STRATCOM’s posture for fiscal 2027, was responding to a question by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) about the Columbia-class submarine’s 16-month delay, and what the command was doing to extend the “useful life” of…

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