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SSN
An SSN is a nuclear-powered attack submarine, a type of warship designed to hunt other submarines and surface ships, perform reconnaissance, and conduct special operations. Unlike ballistic missile submarines, SSNs carry conventional weapons like torpedoes and cruise missiles.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An SSN, or Submersible Ship Nuclear, is a nuclear-powered attack submarine (SS), a category of naval vessel primarily optimized for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), intelligence gathering, and special operations, distinguished by its nuclear propulsion system providing extended endurance and high submerged speed.
BACKGROUND
The military budget of the United States is the largest portion of the discretionary federal budget allocated to the Department of Defense (DoD), or more broadly, the portion of the budget that goes to any military-related expenditures. It pays the salaries, training, and health care of uniformed and civilian personnel, maintains arms, equipment and facilities, funds operations, and develops and buys new items. The budget funds the six branches of the US military: the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. Critics contend that recent U.S. defense budgets have disproportionately invested in long-term developmental programs instead of producing weapons systems needed in the near term.
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- Nuclear attack submarine
- Hunter-killer submarine
- Fast attack submarine
- SSN sub
USAGE NOTE
SSNs are a core asset for modern navies, providing stealthy projection of power and advanced capabilities in undersea warfare and reconnaissance.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to SSN.
A primary designer and builder of submarines for the U.S. Navy, including nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).
The nation's sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of two companies that designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) for the U.S. Navy.
A major builder of submarines for the Royal Navy, including the Astute class of nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).
Develops and supplies nuclear propulsion plants for the Royal Navy's submarines, including those for SSNs.
A leading European naval defence company, designing and building a range of naval vessels including nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) for the French Navy.
Oversees the engineering, acquisition, and maintenance of the U.S. Navy's ships and systems, including nuclear-powered submarines.
Russia's state corporation for nuclear energy, responsible for the development and production of nuclear reactors for various applications, including naval nuclear propulsion systems for Russian SSNs.
One of the largest shipbuilding enterprises in China, responsible for the design and construction of various naval vessels, including nuclear-powered submarines for the People's Liberation Army Navy.