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The Navy will no longer categorize enlarged Virginia Block V and VI types as attack submarines, instead classifying them as guided missile submarines. This change comes ahead of the retirement of Ohio class guided missile boats. The recategorization reflects the evolving role of the Virginia class submarines.
The recategorization of Virginia class submarines highlights the Navy's efforts to adapt to changing operational requirements and ensure continued capability in the face of retiring legacy systems.
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