US Navy needs 66 attack submarines but fleet could fall to 46-47 by 2030 | TheBriefWire
US Navy needs 66 attack submarines but fleet could fall to 46-47 by 2030
Published 9 August 2026 ยท world
The USS San Juan submarine retired after thirty-eight years of service. Aging submarines are leaving service faster than new ones are delivered. This creates a
The USS San Juan submarine retired after thirty-eight years of service. Aging submarines are leaving service faster than new ones are delivered. This creates a significant gap in the United States attack submarine fleet. Production challenges and other naval programs compound the submarine shortage. The US Navy faces growing demands from global adversaries and allies.