May 27, 2026

Chief of Naval ops details new Ohio SSBN extension strategy

By Staff Reports

The Navy’s top officer last week outlined updates in the service’s strategy to extend the service life of several nuclear-armed Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) that could result in quicker turnarounds for delays in the new Columbia-class boats.
“We…

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