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Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)

US Sub Test Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles in Pacific Ocean

US Sub Test Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles in Pacific Ocean

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted ballistic missile test launches from a sub in the Pacific Ocean in March.

US Navy Secretary: Cost of New Ballistic Missile Sub Is 'Eye Watering'

US Navy Secretary: Cost of New Ballistic Missile Sub Is 'Eye Watering'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Total lifetime cost for the U.S. Navy's new class of ballistic missile subs will be around $100 billion, the US Navy secretary said this week.
US Shipbuilder Scores $468 Million Contract for New Ballistic Missile Sub

US Shipbuilder Scores $468 Million Contract for New Ballistic Missile Sub

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Huntington Ingalls Industries was awarded a contract for Columbia-class integrated product and process development.

US Navy Awards Contract for New Ballistic Missile Subs

US Navy Awards Contract for New Ballistic Missile Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $5.1 billion contract for detailed design work for its next-generation ballistic missile submarine class.

Pacific Ocean: US Navy Submarine Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles

Pacific Ocean: US Navy Submarine Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted ballistic missile test launches from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean this month.

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US Navy Pushes Ahead With Plan to Build 12 New Nuclear Ballistic Missile Subs

US Navy Pushes Ahead With Plan to Build 12 New Nuclear Ballistic Missile Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy officially approved the start of detailed design and engineering work on its new class of SSBNs.

US Navy’s Deadly New Nuclear Sub Finally Has a Name

US Navy’s Deadly New Nuclear Sub Finally Has a Name

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy secretary announced the name of the first ship of the new fleet of ballistic missile submarines this week.
Pentagon Approves Request for Proposals for US Navy’s Next-Generation Ballistic Missile Submarine

Pentagon Approves Request for Proposals for US Navy’s Next-Generation Ballistic Missile Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A contract for one of the U.S. Navy’s most expensive shipbuilding programs could be awarded by the end of 2016.

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