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Jeanne Shaheen: “What capabilities will be lost from a special operations perspective in the transition from SSGNs to Virginia-class…”

On the recordMay 7, 2013
What capabilities will be lost from a special operations perspective in the transition from SSGNs to Virginia-class boats both with the VPM?
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen asks about the operational impact of transitioning to Virginia-class submarines.

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