The following is the June 1, 2021 Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine (SSN[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
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Report to Congress on Navy SSN(X) Next-Generation Attack Submarine
The following is the May 10, 2021 Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine (SSN[X]) Program:
Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
General Dynamics CEO Says Electric Boat Ready To Meet ‘Increased Demand’ for Submarines
USS Vermont (SSN-792) transits the Thames River while conducting routine operations on Oct. 15, 2020. US Navy Photo
General Dynamics is equipped to meet the Navy’s “increased demand” for submarines, the company’s chief executive officer told investors on Wednesday. Read More
BWXT CEO: Navy’s Next-Generation SSN(X) Attack Boat Will Build Off Columbia Class
Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN-780) on May 31, 2018. US Navy Photo
The Navy’s next attack submarine will feature technology in the Columbia-class program and be significantly larger than the current class of the Virginia-class attack submarines, the chief executive of BWX Technologies said on Monday as part of the company’s third-quarter earnings call. Read More
General Dynamics Not Yet Planning to Build 3 Virginia Subs Each Year
Virginia-class submarine Delaware (SSN-791) was moved out of a construction facility into a floating dry dock using a transfer car system in 2018. HII Photo
While the Pentagon is calling for the Navy to buy three attack submarines on an annual basis, sub builder General Dynamics Electric Boat isn’t preparing for an increase in production just yet. Read More
Pandemic Isn’t Slowing Down Columbia-Class Submarine Construction
An undated artist’s rendering of the planned Columbia-class submarine. Naval Sea Systems Command Image
General Dynamics Electric Boat remains ready to start construction of the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine in October, company officials announced Wednesday.
General Dynamics Highlights ‘Prudently Managed’ Investments Ahead of Increase in Sub-Building
Virginia-class attack submarine North Dakota (SSN-784) is rolled out of an indoor shipyard facility at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn. US Navy Photo
As General Dynamics starts building two submarine classes simultaneously this year, the defense contractor is focused on showing shareholders and lawmakers that it can ramp up production while keeping costs in check.
Electric Boat Building Columbia-Class Subs, Waiting on Block V Virginia Contract
Rendering of Block V Virginia-class submarine with Virginia Payload Module. General Dynamics Electric Boat Image
General Dynamics Electric Boat is preparing for Columbia-class submarine production while a contract for Block V Virginia-class submarines is in limbo as company and Navy officials work out final details.
General Dynamics Confident Flat Federal Spending Won’t Slow Down Columbia Class
An undated artist’s rendering of the planned Columbia-class submarine. Naval Sea Systems Command Image
A flat but stable defense budget outlook was welcomed by the General Dynamics chief executive, who told analysts she expects important shipbuilding programs will be funded by the spending plan agreed to by Congress and the White House this week.
