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US Military Announces Ohio-Class Submarine’s Suez Canal Transit

A US Ohio-class submarine, typically secretive, was publicly announced to have passed through the Suez Canal, heading east in response to the Israel-Hamas-Houthi conflict.

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  • November 10, 2023
190314-N-AZ866-0069 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (March 14, 2019) The Ohio-class cruise missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN) arrives in Souda Bay, Greece for a scheduled port visit, March 14, 2019.
(Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelly M Agee U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay)
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A US Ohio-class submarine, typically secretive, was publicly announced to have passed through the Suez Canal, heading east in response to the Israel-Hamas-Houthi conflict. This submarine, an SSGN model, is equipped with a diverse arsenal including Tomahawk cruise missiles and is capable of covert operations, housing SEAL teams and a mini-submarine for stealthy deployment.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Public Announcement of Submarine Movement: The US military’s public announcement of the Ohio-class submarine’s movement through the Suez Canal is an unusual act, as such operations are generally kept secret.
  2. Special Operations Capabilities: The submarine is outfitted with a dry deck shelter (DDS) for Navy SEAL mini-sub operations, suggesting its role in covert operations.
  3. Transformation of Ohio-Class Submarines: Originally designed as nuclear deterrent submarines, four Ohio-class submarines were converted into SSGNs, removing Trident ballistic missiles and adding Tomahawk cruise missiles and special forces accommodation.
  4. Enhanced Stealth Features: Ohio-class SSGNs are known for their stealth capabilities, making them extremely difficult to detect, especially after submerging post-canal transit.
  5. Strategic Implications: The transit through the Suez Canal and the subsequent announcement may indicate an urgent operational need, potentially affecting the dynamics in the conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and the Houthis.

 

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/07/us-ohio-class-submarine-ssgn-navy-seals-iran-houthi-israel/ 

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