The Air Force is currently planning its last …show more content…
The first is scheduled to launch in 2031. There will be a total of twelve ships in the fleet. Each submarine will be able to carry 12 of the improved Trident II. Each of the SLBM will undergo a complete revamping (NNSA C-4). The navy estimates that the life extension program will add forty years to the lifespan of each missile. The main focus of the program will be on modernizing and improving the various electrical systems found within the SLBM. However it will also improve other components, such as the propulsion system and the targeting system.