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US: Ohio class submarine deployed underwater drones for classified missions

USS Michigan conducted at least three classified national security missions, along with operations involving special forces in hostile environments.

The United States Navy’s Ohio class guided missile submarine (SSGN) USS Michigan deployed uncrewed underwater vehicles during operations from October 2022 to January 2024, reports reveal. The submarine and its crew conducted at least three classified national security missions, along with operations involving special forces in hostile and challenging environments.

Details of Michigan’s 2022-2024 operations are outlined in a Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) awarded to the submarine in December. Michigan is one of four Ohio SSGNs converted from Ohio class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs).

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