Submarine Fire Control Systems

USS Maine SSBN 741 Crew Prepare to Launch Test Missile

Strategic Weapon Systems For U.S. & U.K. Submarines

General Dynamics Mission Systems is the prime integrator for the Trident II Fire Control System, which includes the most reliable fire control systems in the U.S. Navy’s inventory – those of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). General Dynamics is also developing, producing and installing Fire Control Systems for the new Columbia-class submarines.


Unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from Ohio-class submarine USS Nebraska SSBN 739

The Trident II Fire Control System

General Dynamics Mission Systems is responsible for the development, production, installation and sustainment support of the Ohio-class and Columbia-class’ Trident II Fire Control Systems.

The Trident II is a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) with a range of 4,000 miles. Our fire control system delivers the information needed to control the launch sequence of ballistic missiles. General Dynamics has designed, produced, installed, and sustained every version of the Fire Control System and guidance systems for Polaris, Poseidon, Trident I and Trident II missiles for more than 65 years.

General Dynamics will also deliver fire control systems for the U.K’s new Dreadnought-class of ballistic missile submarines. In addition, General Dynamics will the deliver fire control systems for the first U.S. Columbia-class training facility, installation support and pre-deployment planning for both U.S. and U.K. sites.

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USS Alaska Ohio-class Submarine SSBN 732

Ohio-Class Submarines

The Ohio-class submarines are the backbone of the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrence force. General Dynamics Mission Systems is responsible for the Ohio-class submarines' combat system, strategic weapon systems and subsystems.

Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Artist Rendering

Columbia-Class Submarines

The U.S. Navy's Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) are currently under development. General Dynamics Mission Systems is responsible for the Columbia-class submarines' strategic weapons systems and subsystems.


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