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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Panel to Navy: Keep 12 ballistic missile subs

Ohio class SSBNA minimum of 12 ballistic missile submarines must remain in service for the foreseeable future, a key congressional committee said, despite Navy plans to drop below that number beginning in 2029.

The provision is included in the markup of the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee, which was released Wednesday.

Although 14 Ohio-class “boomers” are now in service, the fleet is scheduled to begin shrinking in 2027 as the oldest units are retired.

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