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May 19, 2023 | International, Naval

US Navy may accelerate investments to extend some Ohio subs’ lives

The Navy is considering extending the lives of a few Ohio-class submarines in fiscal 2025 to hedge against any delays as the Columbia class is built.

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/05/19/us-navy-may-accelerate-investments-to-extend-some-ohio-subs-lives/

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