US Navy Asks Industry to Lay Out Its Next SSN(X) Attack Submarine Using Super Intelligence (AI)

The US Navy’s SSN(X) programme office issued an expression-of-interest notice for artificial-intelligence-assisted design of the next attack submarine’s internal system arrangement. The proposed effort would use tools described as Super Intelligence to develop equipment layouts and reduce integration risk within a hydrostatically balanced whole-ship submarine concept. Companies are being asked to outline relevant capabilities ahead of a competitive Area of Interest solicitation under Other Transaction authority, potentially released in early November. The October 30 notice is preliminary market engagement rather than a contract award, and provides no project value, selected supplier or completed submarine design.