Block V Virginia-class submarines carry 40 Tomahawk missiles, boosting US undersea fleet capabilities

Block V Virginia-class submarines can now carry up to 40 Tomahawk missiles, significantly enhancing their land-attack capabilities. These nuclear-powered attack submarines are designed for stealth and flexibility, performing missions from anti-submarine warfare to special operations. The addition of the Virginia Payload Module makes these submarines a crucial component of US and allied naval strategy, especially with the retirement of older missile submarines.