Advanced systems help seek and destroy enemy vessels
With the help of advanced systems, the submarines can seek and destroy enemy vessels and carry out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, support battle group operations; and engage in mine warfare.
With the help of advanced systems, the submarines can seek and destroy enemy vessels and carry out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, support battle group operations; and engage in mine warfare.
The Virginia class has several innovations that significantly enhance its warfighting capabilities, including in littoral — or coastal — operations. The class has special features to support Special Operation Forces (SOF), including a reconfigurable torpedo room which can accommodate a large number of SOF personnel and all their equipment for prolonged deployments, as well as future off-board payloads.