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DISPATCH 03/26 · 25 Jul 2026
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Columbia class
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Columbia class

The Columbia class is the US Navy's next ballistic-missile submarine — 12 boats replacing 14 Ohios, with electric drive, an X-stern and a life-of-ship reactor. The $126B+ program is the Navy's top priority, running ~a year late with lead-boat delivery now targeted for 2028.

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ChinaPro

Type 094 Jin

China's first credible sea-based nuclear deterrent — a nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine carrying up to 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBMs, fielding six boats for near-continuous patrols.

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RussiaPro

Borei-class

Russia's latest nuclear ballistic-missile submarine, the cornerstone of its sea-based nuclear deterrent, carrying 16 Bulava SLBMs and featuring a pump-jet propulsor for enhanced stealth.

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USAPro

Ohio-class

The United States Navy’s sea-based strategic deterrent — 14 nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarines carry