RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: 🇺🇸 America’s Next Nuclear Giant Is Coming The U.S. has approved a $29.5 billion contract for five Columbia class ballistic missile submarines, the first batch of a planned 12-submarine fleet that will replace the legendary Ohio class. Expected to become among the most advanced ballistic missile submarines ever built, the Columbia class will help maintain America’s strategic nuclear deterrent and sea based military advantage for decades amid competition with Russia and China.