The following is the Jan. 15, 2020 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Tag Archives: Columbia class
Wolfe: Modernized Trident Missiles Require Rigorous Testing As Navy Builds Columbia-Class
An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) off the coast of California. US Navy Phot
The senior admiral directing the strategic systems program placed a strong emphasis on the rigorous testing of modernized Trident missiles to ensure their accuracy and reliability, as the Navy transitions from the Ohio-class to the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. Read More
GAO: Design Delays on Columbia Sub Program Leading to Construction Delays, Cost Increases
Artist’s rendering of the Columbia-class SSBN submarine. US Navy Image
The Government Accountability Office released a new report that warns Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine cost and schedule plans are at risk due to problems with a new digital design tool and cascading effects stemming from the design challenges. Read More
Memos to Shipyards from Navy Leadership
The following are a pair of November memos from Navy acquisition chief James Geurts and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday to the U.S. shipbuilders. Read More
Navy Awards $9.47B Contract For First Columbia-Class SSBN, Advance Work On Second Boat
Artist’s rendering of the Columbia-class SSBN submarine. US Navy Image
This post has been updated to include additional comments on the contract award.
The Navy today awarded a $9.47 billion contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat to officially start construction on the first ballistic-missile submarine in the Columbia class of SSBNs. Read More
U.K. Ballistic Missile Sub Crew Suffers COVID-19 Outbreak After Visit to U.S. Sub Base
HMS Vigilant (S30). Royal Navy Photo
More than 30 members of the crew of the U.K. Royal Navy ballistic-missile submarine HMS Vigilant (S30) have tested positive for COVID-19 following a port visit to the U.S. Navy’s East Coast SSBN hub, a U.S. official told USNI News. Read More
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Program
The following is the Sept. 8, 2020 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Program
The following is the June 24, 2020 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Navy, Electric Boat Agree on $9.5B Contract Option for First 2 Columbia Subs
Artist’s rendering of the Columbia-class SSBN submarine. US Navy Image
The Navy and its lead builder for a new class of ballistic-missile submarines have hammered out their path forward for how to fully fund the first two boats, the head of Navy procurement told reporters on Monday. Read More
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Program
The following is the June 2, 2020 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
