Translate page with Google Home Stories Top Navy Commander Says America Uses Nuclear-Armed Submarines to Deter Adversaries Story August 1, 2015 Top Navy Commander Says America Uses Nuclear-Armed Submarines to Deter Adversaries Country: United states Authors: Dan Sagalyn Grantee Jamie McIntyre Grantee Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Email this page Print this page English Project Rearming: America's New Nuclear Arsenal The Pentagon plans to replace the current nuclear arsenal, including 12 new nuclear armed submarines... Multiple Authors READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT SECTIONS Article Lessons Replacing America’s 14 nuclear-armed submarines with 12 new ones is said to be the Navy's highest priority. Vice Admiral Michael Connor says that buying too few could tempt adversaries, delivering a knockout blow. Replacing America's 14 nuclear-armed submarines with 12 new ones is said to be the Navy's highest priority. Vice Admiral Michael Connor says that buying too few could tempt adversaries. RELATED CONTENT How to Resupply a Nuclear Submarine Multiple Authors July 31, 2015