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The US Navy has started deactivating the USS Georgia, a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine, after 42 years of service. This marks the beginning of the retirement of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine fleet. The deactivation process began at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on July 31.
The retirement of the Ohio-class submarine fleet is a significant milestone in the US Navy's modernization efforts, paving the way for the introduction of new submarine technologies and capabilities. This development has strategic implications for the US Navy's underwater warfare capabilities.
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