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US Navy's missile subs and China impact
The US Navy announced a significant shift in its submarine force, converting 19 Virginia-class attack submarines into guided-missile submarines equipped with expanded missile capacity, including hypersonic weapons. This move aims to strengthen undersea capabilities and counter China's rapid submarine and missile expansion in the Pacific, especially near Taiwan. The transition follows the retirement of Ohio-class subs, which currently carry a higher missile load, though the new Virginia-class subs will provide increased stealth and dispersal options. Despite differences in firepower, officials believe these submarines will maintain US dominance in undersea warfare for decades.
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