US Navy eyes infrastructure upgrades for refuelled Los Angeles-class submarines

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The US Navy (USN) is preparing to upgrade pier facilities to accommodate refuelled Los Angeles (SSN 688)-class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), Admiral Frank Caldwell, Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion, said on 7 November during the Naval Submarine League's Annual 36th Symposium and Industry Update. "We're working on a plan to refuel five to seven 688-class submarines, starting in 2023," Adm Caldwell said.