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BWXT May Stop Making SSBN Missile Tubes, Leaving Single Supplier

BWXT May Stop Making SSBN Missile Tubes, Leaving Single Supplier

An undated artist’s rendering of the planned Columbia-class submarine. Naval Sea Systems Command Image

A key manufacturer of missile tubes for the Columbia-class submarine program is weighing not building anymore after its current commitment, leaving only one company to build the critical component for the Navy’s next ballistic missile submarine.

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