UPDATED: OMB Pitches $7.3B in Additional Funds for Columbia, Virginia Sub Construction
This post has been updated to include additional information from the administration. The White House asked Congress on Monday for…
STRATCOM Commander Makes Case for Nuclear Modernization
The U.S. nuclear triad must be modernized to keep pace with changing threats in the future, the nation’s senior officer…
Report to Congress on U.S. Navy Ship Names
The following is the July 9, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress. …
Senate Panel Questions Navy Submarine Build Rate, FY2025 Virgina-class Buy
The Senate Armed Services seapower subcommittee chair said the Navy needed to “run fast” to catch up on delays to…
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Sub
The following is the April 29, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background…
Late Turbines Have ‘Major Impact’ on Columbia Sub Delivery Schedule, Says SECNAV
This post has been updated with a statement from Northrop Grumman. Late delivery of steam turbines for the under-construction District…
First Columbia Nuclear Missile Sub At Risk of 1-Year Delay Due to Supplier Problems
THE PENTAGON – The lead ship in the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program is facing a potential one-year delay due…
Report to Congress on Navy Force Structure
The following is the Jan. 22, 2024 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues…
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program
The following is the Oct. 23, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background…
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program
The following is the Sept. 28, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background…