On the recordMarch 4, 2013
Long term, the Navy needs a minimum of 12 SSBNs to provide a survivable force and meet Commander, STRATCOM, requirements.
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congress.govKirsten Gillibrand: “Long term, the Navy needs a minimum of 12 SSBNs to provide a survivable force and meet Commander, STRATCOM…”
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Argues for the necessity of 12 submarines for strategic requirements.
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