Columbia-class submarines
Coverage of Columbia-class submarines in the Nexus archive.
- The US Navy is pouring $76.6 billion into new submarines and the workers it needs to build them
The US Navy is investing $76.6 billion in 14 new submarines, including five Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines and nine Virginia-class Block VI attack submarines, to address workforce needs and strengthen shipbuilding infrastructure. The funding aims to secure continuous production of these submarines amid delays and industrial base challenges.
- Navy awards $76.6 billion for Virginia, Columbia-class submarines
The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion in contracts to build 14 submarines, including five Columbia-class and nine Virginia-class vessels, emphasizing undersea superiority and nuclear triad recapitalization. The Columbia-class, replacing Ohio-class submarines, faces delays despite a 2020 start, while Virginia-class submarines continue replacing Los Angeles-class vessels.
- Newport News Shipbuilding to serve large role in $76.6B Navy submarine contract
The U.S. Navy awarded a $76.6 billion contract to Huntington Ingalls Industries and General Dynamics Electric Boat for building five Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls, will play a significant role in this contract.
- Navy awards $76.6B in contracts for new Virginia, Columbia-class subs
The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion in contracts for new Virginia and Columbia-class submarines. General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding will jointly build the submarines.
- Navy scraps Biden-era submarine contract as overhaul costs surge toward $3B
The U.S. Navy cancels a $3 billion overhaul contract for the USS Boise submarine due to cost overruns and strategic reassessment, redirecting funds to newer Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. This decision highlights broader challenges in naval maintenance and competition with China's expanding fleet.
- Navy scraps Biden-era submarine contract as overhaul costs surge toward $3B
The U.S. Navy cancels a $3 billion overhaul of the USS Boise submarine due to escalating costs and limited strategic value, redirecting funds to newer Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. The decision highlights broader challenges in naval maintenance and competition with China's expanding fleet.