Very sophisticated inertial guidance systems. Combined with occasional satnav validations.
During WW2 the US Navy built 126 submarines.
1. Ballistic submarines 2. Attack submarines
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52 US submarines were lost in WW2. This was about 1 in every 5 submarines that the US had in WW2
Yes, submarines were used by the Confederate Navy in the US Civil War.
The US Navy currently has 14 active duty Trident (Ohio Class) Ballistic Missile Submarines. They are scheduled for replacement beginning in 2028.
As of October 2023, the United States Navy operates a fleet of approximately 68 submarines, which includes both nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). This number can fluctuate due to decommissioning older vessels and commissioning new ones. The US maintains a significant underwater presence as part of its military strategy.
Submarines and Aircraft Carriers
$2.4 billion for the newest Virginia Class attack submarines
Sonar
By themselves - they can't. But these days we have machines and contraptions that help us with that. Diving gear, diving bells, submarines etc all allow people to breathe underwater.