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1. Submarine of the Los Angeles class
Joined the Service in 1976
Producer: General Dynamics Electric Boat, Drydock Company, and Newport News Shipbuilding
Price: *$2 billion
The Los Angeles-class submarines are among the most effective and durable underwater platforms in the history of the United States Navy, and they are a monument to Cold War engineering and strategic superiority. These nuclear-powered attack submarines, built by Newport News Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Electric Boat, were first deployed in 1976 with the intention of neutralizing Soviet maritime threats.
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Notable for their versatility, they may be used not only for submarine warfare but also for minelaying, reconnaissance, and Tomahawk cruise missile launches. Renowned for their agility and stealth, they have undergone constant enhancements, guaranteeing their continued relevance even with the introduction of newer submarine classes. A handful remain in use today despite the fact that the majority have been decommissioned, a testament to their durable construction and capabilities.
