The U.S. Navy plans a single Mod VA SSW submarine. Work is already underway at famous submarine builder Electric Boat in Groton. The main observable difference from other Virginia's will be the special mission insert with extended drop keel.
Naval News: U.S. Navy To Get New Unique Submarine: Virginia SSW
The USS Jimmy Carter is widely regarded as the most secretive submarine in the U.S. Navy. It is especially equipped for Seabed Warfare, unreported missions deep below the waves. Now a new seabed warfare submarine, using a Virginia Class hull, is planned.
The USS Jimmy Carter is currently the U.S. Navy’s principal seabed warfare submarine, specially fitted for covert spy missions deep beneath the waves. Now plans are underway to build a follow on special spy submarine using the newer Virginia Class hull.
A single Mod VA SSW (Modified Virginia, Subsea and Seabed Warfare) version of the Virginia Class is expected to be built.
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WNU Editor: This new sub will be a successor to the USS Jimmy Carter (more on the USS Jimmy Carter is here).
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