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General Category => Military/Defense News => Topic started by: rangerrebew on April 22, 2024, 10:59:02 am
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Tripling Tomahawk Capacity on Block V Virginia-Class Submarines in Light of Evolving Missile Threats Worldwide
Story by Emma Talyor • now
The Virginia-class submarines, initially introduced to replace the older Los Angeles-class submarines, have been a part of the U.S. Navy's fleet since the first of the class, the USS Virginia (SSN-774), was commissioned in 2004. Constructed at a pace of two to three units annually, with prices around $3.4 billion per sub, the aim has been to construct 66 of these advanced nuclear-powered fast-attack vessels. As of 2023, 22 Virginia-class submarines are active, and more are under construction.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/tripling-tomahawk-capacity-on-block-v-virginia-class-submarines-in-light-of-evolving-missile-threats-worldwide/ss-AA1nqb8d?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=21f9e3461eed48aca98a1be280747ff0&ei=18