The US Navy is set to reclassify its future Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines, reflecting the substantial strike capabilities provided by the Virginia Payload Module. This innovative upgrade will succeed the aging Ohio-class submarines, with the new design allowing for a remarkable expansion in missile capacity and payload variety. Ultimately, the Navy aims to incorporate nineteen of these advanced submarines into its fleet. The US Navy is set to reclassify its future Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines, reflecting the substantial strike capabilities provided by the Virginia Payload Module. This innovative upgrade will succeed the aging Ohio-class submarines, with the new design allowing for a remarkable expansion in missile capacity and payload variety. Ultimately, the Navy aims to incorporate nineteen of these advanced submarines into its fleet.
