The Navy is beginning to monitor its Los Angeles-class (SSN-688) attack submarines to determine if any can remain in the fleet past their expected service lives, as the SSN fleet was already set to dip below its minimum force of 48 boats and sequestration cuts only worsen the shortfall. The Los Angeles-class subs are set for retirement this decade, with one in fiscal year 2014 and more in subsequent years at an increasing rate. Beginning in 2025, the SSN fleet…
Navy May Delay Los Angeles-Class Sub Retirements To Mitigate SSN Shortfall
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