What You Need to Know: In June 2010, the U.S. Navy conducted a rare display of strength in response to China’s missile testing, surfacing three Ohio-class SSGNs in strategic locations across the Indo-Pacific.
-These submarines—USS Michigan, USS Ohio, and USS Florida—revealed their presence in South Korea, the Philippines, and Diego Garcia, showcasing the Navy's capability to operate anywhere and reminding China of the U.S.'s naval reach and readiness.
-Armed with nearly 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles...