Submarines in the United States Navy - Wikipedia
Submarines were renamed in 1911 and carried alphanumeric names such as A-1, C-1, H-3, and L-7. In 1920 the U.S. Navy Department established a standard Type and Class letter …
The 'New' SSN (X) Apex Predator Nuclear Attack Submarine
Nov 25, 2025 · The SSN(X) attack submarine is delayed to the 2040s, but the Navy still wants it as an “apex predator” against China and Russia, with more speed, stealth, and firepower.
U.S. Navy announces 4 new nuclear submarines, their sponsors
Jan 14, 2025 · The new submarines are in addition to the two new nuclear-powered aircraft carriers announced by the U.S. Navy on Monday.
US Reveals Movements of Navy’s Nuclear-Armed Submarines
May 23, 2025 · Each U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine can carry up to 20 nuclear-armed ballistic missiles.
United States Submarine Capabilities - The Nuclear Threat …
Aug 12, 2024 · The United States submarine force consists of four operational classes – Ohio, Los Angeles, Seawolf, and Virginia – all of which are nuclear-powered. 1 The Ohio -class …
70 Years: The Submerged Shield Keeping America Safe
2 days ago · Discover how 70 years of Fleet Ballistic Missile innovation and U.S. Navy partnership have sustained America’s reliable, sea-based strategic deterrent.
Submarine Facts - United States Navy
Submarine Force Facts The submarine community is a small force which delivers a major impact and provides unique capabilities to operational commanders. As the maritime security …
Submarines :: Submarine Warfare :: USNA
Jul 2, 2025 · Explore the United States' Submarine Force, featuring attack, ballistic missile, and guided missile submarines and their diverse missions.
HII Delivers 25th Virginia-Class Nuclear Attack Submarine to US …
Nov 25, 2025 · The US Navy has accepted the USS Massachusetts, the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, from HII segment Newport News Shipbuilding.
As the Undersea Grows More Contested, U.S. Navy Subs are the …
Nov 25, 2025 · The U.S. Navy should pursue the concept of teaming manned units -- like attack submarines -- with unmanned units as the best method to maximize combat potential.
Largest-ever US nuclear sub gets final propulsor to dominate seas
Apr 16, 2025 · The US Navy’s largest-ever nuclear submarine, the USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), moves closer to launch with final propulsor delivery.
Everything you need to know about US Navy submarines
Mar 20, 2024 · The Navy has the best submarine fleet in the world, which plays an integral role in national security — here's what you need to know about them.