It’ll be interesting to see how peer states deal with this given that it might negate the deterrent of a silent SSBN fleet (if they actually have the range and sea-keeping to keep up with subs).

Just a heads up, you missed a zero off the tonnage and the price is closer to $5 billion a boat I think. Also, it’s a bit odd expecting a recreation of a late 19th century wheelhouse with lots of polished brass on a ship that was designed using computers and built in blocks. Even the 40 year old Invincible class…