With more missiles on one US SSBN than on five Golf-class boats, the Soviets rapidly fell behind in sea-based deterrent capability.

Feb 27, 2025 · On average, the submarines spend 77 days at sea followed by 35 days in-port for maintenance. Each SSBN has two crews, Blue and Gold, which alternate manning the submarines …

Dec 5, 2025 · A single SSBN program is now distorting the Navy’s entire shipbuilding plan, compressing choices and leaving admirals to choose between strategic nuclear deterrence and the conventional …

The Navy's Columbia (SSBN-826) class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) aims to design and build a class of 12 new SSBNs to replace the Navy's current force of 14 aging Ohio-class SSBNs. Since …

America’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) are the Triad’s most survivable force, providing the United States with credible and enduring strategic deterrence capabilities.

Currently, 14 Ohio class SSBNs provide the sea-based strategic deterrent. The Navy commissioned the lead ship of this fleet in 1981. The first Ohio class SSBN to retire - SSN 730 - will leave service in …

Feb 15, 2024 · U.S. Ballistic missile submarines, also known as “boomers” or FBMs (Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines, designated SSBN) are submarines capable of launching strategic nuclear …

The SSBN submarines provide the sea-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. Each SSBN submarine is armed with up to 20 Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM).

Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - SSBN Fleet ballistic missile submarines are designed to carry and launch long-range strategic missiles. These are the biggest submarines in the Navy.

Since the 1960s, the Ballistic Missile Submarine has been the U.S. Navy’s primary contribution to America’s strategic nuclear “triad” -- which includes U.S. Air Force strategic bombers and...