Submarine Industrial Base Council

Preserving the strength of the U.S. submarine force and promoting the value of the industrial base as a vital part of our national security.

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About the SIBC

Established in 1992, the Submarine Industrial Base Council seeks to educate policymakers and the public about the need to preserve the strength of the U.S. submarine force and promote the value of the submarine industrial base as a vital part of our national security.

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SSBN Program

Currently, the U.S. SSBN force consists of 14 Ohio-class submarines. Built between 1974 and 1997, they remain ready, in a secure and survivable posture to strike if needed.

Nuclear Deterrence

An effective nuclear deterrent to prevent attacks on the United States from countries armed with nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction is a national security imperative.

SSN/SSGN Program

The superior speed, stealth and fire-power of nuclear powered attack submarines (SSNs) and nuclear powered guided missile submarines (SSGNs) are a critical component of the U.S. Navy’s undersea warfare dominance.

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October 16, 2023

U.S. Navy Honors Hyman G. Rickover with New Nuclear-Powered Fast-Attack Submarine

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, the U.S. Navy commissioned the fast-attack submarine Hyman G. Rickover...

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October 11, 2023

Naval Today: Lockheed Martin, US Navy Demonstrate Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

October 4th, 2023, By Fatima Bahtić Lockheed Martin, supporting the U.S. Navy, marked the successful launch of one Trident II D5 Life Extension Fleet Ballistic...

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October 4, 2023

From Navel News: U.S. SECNAV Names Future Virginia-Class Submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 810)

On October 3, 2023, the Secretary of the U.S. Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that the future Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine SSN 810 will...

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Submarine Industrial Base Council

Preserving the strength of the U.S. submarine force and promoting the value of the industrial base as a vital part of our national security.

Become a Member

About the SIBC

SSBN Program

Nuclear Deterrence

SSN/SSGN Program

Latest News

U.S. Navy Honors Hyman G. Rickover with New Nuclear-Powered Fast-Attack Submarine

Naval Today: Lockheed Martin, US Navy Demonstrate Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

From Navel News: U.S. SECNAV Names Future Virginia-Class Submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 810)