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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2003) -- Illustration of USS Ohio (SSGN 726) which is undergoing a conversion from a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) to a Guided Missile Submarine (SSGN) designation. Ohio has been out of service since Oct. 29, 2002 for conversion to SSGN at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Four Ohio-class strategic missile submarines, USS Ohio (SSBN 726), USS Michigan (SSBN 727) USS Florida (SSBN 728), and USS Georgia (SSBN 729) have been selected for transformation into a new platform, designated SSGN. The SSGNs will have the capability to support and launch up to 154 Tomahawk missiles, a significant increase in capacity compared to other platforms. The 22 missile tubes also will provide the capability to carry other payloads, such as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Special Forces equipment. This new platform will also have the capability to carry and support more than 66 Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) and insert them clandestinely into potential conflict areas. U.S. Navy illustration. (RELEASED)

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The Navy’s Ohio-Class Submarine Was Built for Just 1 Mission

Key Points – The US Navy cannot afford to retire its aging Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) on schedule due to significant delays and...

Steve BalestrieriJune 3, 2025

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The U.S. Navy Can’t Easily Replace the Ohio-Class SSGN Submarines

Summary and Top Points: Despite advancements in drones, AI, and targeting networks, raw firepower remains essential. The U.S. Navy’s Ohio-Class SSGNs, armed with 154...

Kris OsbornApril 20, 2025

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 7, 2019) The Ohio-class cruise missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) arrives in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 7, 2019. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (Photo by Joel Diller/Released)

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USS Georgia: The Ohio-Class SSGN Submarine the Navy Can’t Do Without

The USS Georgia is getting into the fight in the Middle East. The Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine is an experienced boat with many significant deployments...

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 14, 2024

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The U.S. Navy’s Ohio-Class SSGN Submarines: Not Ready for Retirement?

Summary and Key Points: As warfare evolves with drones, electronic warfare, and AI targeting, maintaining substantial firepower remains essential. U.S. Navy’s guided missile submarines...

Kris OsbornJuly 8, 2024

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The Navy’s Ohio-Class Submarine Was Built for Just 1 Mission

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The U.S. Navy Can’t Easily Replace the Ohio-Class SSGN Submarines

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

USS Georgia: The Ohio-Class SSGN Submarine the Navy Can’t Do Without

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Navy’s Ohio-Class SSGN Submarines: Not Ready for Retirement?

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