Navy Considering Life Extensions For 5 Missile Boats
November 03 2022
The U.S. Navy is looking at extending the service lives of some of its oldest ballistic missile submarines, reports the USNI News.
Under the plan, five Ohio-class subs would undergo an 18-month refit to support a requirement to surge 10 ballistic missile boats as a strategic nuclear contingency while the new Columbia-class subs enter service, service officials said on Tuesday.
The District of Columbia (SSBN-826), the lead sub in the new class, is scheduled to begin her first patrol...
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