I think we will see the USN attack submarines shrink down in numbers, when you think the 688's numbered 62 in total realistically there is no real need for that amount in the modern world order.
If i look at it objectively for everything the USN does they only need about 44-48 boats in total, they could also shrink down the SSBN fleet to 10-12 boats to keep a deterrent at sea in both oceans, also they could do away with 24 missiles and shrink down to 16 per boat that will also save costs.
Probably the two biggest error's the USN has made so far is the Zumwalt Destroyers and also the LCS program
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