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Navy Awards $101M To Electric Boat To Build SSBN Missile Tubes; UK Enters Manufacturing Phase On Successor-Class

October 6, 2016 2:08 PM

The U.S. Navy and U.K. Royal Navy’s replacement ballistic missile submarine programs both took steps forward this week, with the…

Navy Can Weather 6-Week Continuing Resolution, But Extension Would Delay Columbia Submarine Class, Other Programs

September 29, 2016 12:35 PM - Updated: September 30, 2016 7:06 AM

Lawmakers avoided a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution Wednesday night to fund the government through Dec. 9. The…

Report: U.K. MoD Set to Release $1.32B for First Successor Ballistic Missile Sub

August 1, 2016 12:05 PM

The U.K. Ministry of Defense is set to give manufacturers of the Royal Navy’s next nuclear submarine class $1.32 billion…

Britain Votes to Keep Trident Nuclear Deterrent, Approves New U.K. SSBNs

July 19, 2016 1:39 PM - Updated: July 19, 2016 3:13 PM

The U.K. House of Commons approved a measure to renew the Royal Navy’s Trident nuclear weapons program and continue funding…

Benedict: UK Exit From European Union Won’t Hinder Nuclear Sub Collaboration

June 24, 2016 2:49 PM

The admiral responsible for the nuclear weapons component of ballistic missile submarines today praised the “truly unique” relationship with the…

Welsh: Air Force Welcoming Navy Input On Sixth-Generation Fighter Plans

June 15, 2016 3:24 PM

WASHINGTON – The Air Force’s top officer said today he welcomes input from the Navy and the other services in determining…

Report: New Contracting Authority Could Help Navy Save 25% On SSBN Missile Tubes

April 22, 2016 7:41 AM - Updated: April 22, 2016 9:37 AM

The Navy could cut Ohio Replacement Program (ORP) missile tube acquisition costs by 25 percent if Congress granted a “continuous…

India’s First Boomer Leaves On Acceptance Trials

April 20, 2016 11:56 AM - Updated: April 21, 2016 9:38 AM

India sent its first domestically built ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) on new trials this week ahead of an expected commissioning…

Navy Will Decide In POM 2018 If It Can Build 2 Attack Subs in 2021

April 8, 2016 12:13 PM

If the Navy is going to maintain its rate of building two Virginia-class attack submarines a year even while building…

Ohio-Class Subs Approaching Several Firsts As Navy Prepares Them To Reach 42 Years of Service

February 3, 2016 6:38 AM

The Navy’s imperative to provide “uninterrupted strategic deterrence” with its ballistic missile submarines requires it meets two goals: development of the…

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