The New Class Is Still In The Planning Stage
The one thing the U.S. has in abundance, is time. We hear that the Russian Navy doesn’t plan to launch the construction of the Laika Class until 2023. This gives the U.S. plenty of time to work on their own design, one that can challenge the Russian vessel.
The Wait For The Next Class of US Attack Submarines
One thing that can give us more hope, is that the U.S. Navy indeed plans to introduce speedy attack submarines under its SSN(X) program. It will intentionally be stealthier and quicker under water. This is only the beginning, because rest assured you will be an expert in the topic by the end!