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Naval Foundry and Propeller Center Delivers Final Propulsor Component for First Columbia-class Submarine  Front Page ...
A Navy official told a panel of senators last week that the lead Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine is currently ...
The US Navy (USN) is facing delivery delays and cost concerns with its programmes to build nuclear-powered submarines and ...
France currently possesses one of the most formidable military forces in Europe. It boasts a large ground army, a formidable air force, and a decent navy. France’s strategic submarine force, known as ...
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 ...
North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, a development long rumored but now confirmed by official state ...
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 ...
February 27, 2025: SSBNs are nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines. The Russian Navy is more than halfway through its SSBN upgrade and refurbishment program. Currently Russia has fifteen SSBNs ...
New Delhi is planning to commission a new strategic naval base in Andhra Pradesh in 2026 with an eye on China. It is also set to induct the INS Aridhaman, its third nuclear-powered submarine with ...
CRS also noted, “A related issue for Congress concerns the ability of the submarine construction industrial base to execute the work associated with procuring one Columbia-class SSBN [strategic ...
With the commissioning of India’s second nuclear submarine, India is trying to bridge the gap with China and build up its strategic deterrence capabilities. India’s second ballistic nuclear ...