Product Name: SUBMARINES
Manufacturer Name: HII
Product Description: Newport News Shipbuilding is a leading designer and builder of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy, playing a crucial role in ensuring maritime security. As a key partner in the Columbia-class program, NNS constructs and delivers six module sections per submarine, supporting the Navy’s initiative to replace the aging Ohio-class fleet. These advanced 561-foot-long submarines will feature a life-of-ship reactor, an electric drive propulsion system, and the capability to carry 16 Trident II D5 ballistic missiles, forming an essential component of the U.S. strategic nuclear deterrent triad. Building on the success of the Virginia-class program, NNS is committed to manufacturing major assemblies and modules for all 12 Columbia-class submarines, including critical components such as the bow, stern, and weapons modules.
Country: United States
Status: Published
Main Category: Product Directory | Naval Ships / Submarines / Related Equipment
Sub-Categories: TACTICAL TOOLS (LAND) | SUBMARINES (NAVY) | SUBMARINES (NAVY) | LAND DEFENCE PRODUCTS
