Navy hopes to leverage lessons learned as it looks ahead to SSN(X)

By Nick Wilson / November 2, 2022 at 5:16 PM
As the Navy designs its next-generation attack submarine, it will leverage lessons learned from developing and fielding previous vessels, according to the program executive officer of attack submarines. Development of SSN(X), the Virginia-class’s successor, is “off and running,” said Rear Adm. Jonathan Rucker, with the service conducting initial technology assessments and capability reviews ahead of an analysis of alternatives. “It is truly a team effort, we’re working with the shipbuilders, we’re working across the government, we’re working across industry to...

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