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An artist rendering of the future U.S. Navy Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. The 12 submarines of the Columbia-class will replace the Ohio-class submarines which are reaching their maximum extended service life.. Image courtesy of 19FortyFive.
The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program, identified as the Pentagon’s top acquisition priority, is reportedly 60% complete and on track for delivery in 2030.
Designed to replace the aging Ohio-class fleet, the Columbia features a revolutionary electric drive propulsion system that promises to make it the stealthiest submarine ever built. These advancements allow the Navy to maintain strategic deterrence with just 12 Columbia boats replacing the current 14 Ohio vessels.
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