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How the U.S. Built the Fastest and Quietest Killer Submarine

The 688-class, also known as the Los Angeles-class, submarines are a series of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines (SSNs) built by the United States Navy. Introduced in the 1970s, this class was ...
The National Interest

The Navy’s Los Angeles–Class Submarine Is Old (But It Can Take on Any Sub on the Planet)

In addition to the traditional roles of undersea, surface and strike warfare, the Los Angeles class was capable of conducting special operations. Select ships in the class were capable of being fitted ...
The National Interest

The Los Angeles–Class Submarine: The Old American Attack Sub Russia Still Fears

Sixty-two Los Angeles–class submarines were built between 1976 and 1996. Not all of them served at once—some of the earliest subs were retired starting in 1995 with just seventeen years of service to ...
Foster's Daily Democrat

Commander sets sights on dry dock upgrades

KITTERY, Maine — The new Portsmouth Naval Shipyard commander has his mission set for his three-year or so term — get the shipyard on course for the day when only Virginia class submarines are serviced ...