Navy SSBN(X) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress
Description:
This report discusses the Navy's plan to develop and design a class of 12 next-generation ballistic missile submarines, or SSBN(X)s, as replacements for the 14 Ohio class SSBNs currently in operation. The report explores certain related issues for Congress, including the affordability of the project and its potential impact on other Navy shipbuilding programs, alternatives to the program, and which shipyard or shipyards will build the proposed ships.
Date:
October 28, 2010
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
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