SSBN(X) program
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The SSBN(X) program is the U.S. Navy’s initiative to develop and field the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines that will replace the aging Ohio-class as the backbone of America’s sea-based nuclear deterrent.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
U.S. Navy acquisition program
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ballistic missile submarine replacement program ⓘ |
| abbreviationMeaning | Ship, Submersible, Ballistic, Nuclear (replacement program) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| acquisitionType | major defense acquisition program ⓘ |
| aim |
develop Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines
ⓘ
replace Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines ⓘ |
| backboneOf | U.S. sea-based nuclear deterrent ⓘ |
| componentOf |
U.S. strategic forces modernization
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United States nuclear deterrence posture ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| designatedClass | Columbia-class NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designFocus |
enhanced reliability
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reduced lifecycle cost ⓘ stealth ⓘ survivability ⓘ |
| deterrenceType | sea-based nuclear deterrence ⓘ |
| domain | undersea warfare ⓘ |
| drivingFactor | aging Ohio-class SSBN fleet ⓘ |
| leadClassName | Columbia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| leadShipName | USS Columbia (SSBN-826) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| lifeCycleObjective | ensure uninterrupted strategic deterrent patrols ⓘ |
| missileType | submarine-launched ballistic missile ⓘ |
| mission |
deter nuclear attack against the United States and allies
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provide survivable second-strike nuclear capability ⓘ |
| nuclearPropulsion | yes ⓘ |
| operator | United States Navy ⓘ |
| plannedFleetRole | continuous at-sea deterrent patrols ⓘ |
| platformCategory | strategic submarine ⓘ |
| platformType | nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine ⓘ |
| primaryWeapon | Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replacedByClassName | Columbia-class NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replacedClassName | Ohio-class NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replaces | Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replacesCapability | strategic ballistic missile submarine patrols of Ohio-class ⓘ |
| role |
sea-based leg of U.S. nuclear triad
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strategic nuclear deterrence ⓘ |
| serviceBranch | U.S. Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sponsor | U.S. Department of the Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| strategicImportance | highest priority U.S. Navy acquisition program ⓘ |
| successorClass | Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| threatAddressed | strategic nuclear threats ⓘ |
| triadLeg | sea leg of U.S. nuclear triad ⓘ |
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