CRS report on Virginia-class sub, AUKUS Pillar 1

Navy’s New Block V Virginia-Class Submarines Will Unleash 400 Tomahawks

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy is accelerating upgrades to its Block V Virginia-class submarines to replace the firepower lost when its four Ohio-class guided missile (SSGN) submarines retire in 2028. -The Virginia Payload Module (VPM) adds an 80-foot hull section, increasing missile capacity from 12 to 40 Tomahawks per submarine. -This upgrade will […] The post Navy’s New Block V Virginia-Class Submarines Will Unleash 400 Tomahawks appea…

CRS report on Virginia-class sub, AUKUS Pillar 1

Friday, March 21, 2025The March 21, 2025 Congressional Research Service report discusses Pillar 1 of the Australian, U.K. and U.S. effort to deploy U.S. and British submarines out of a Western Australian port and eventually sell three to five Virginia-class subs to Australia. Featured: Related Documents Tags: Virginia-Class SubmarineAUKUSCRS