The Navy’s $132 Billion Columbia-Class Submarine Is Now a Giant Headache

The Navy’s $132 Billion Columbia-Class Submarine Is Now a Giant Headache

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program, critical to the nation’s nuclear deterrent, is facing significant schedule pressures and construction challenges. -The lead boat, USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), is currently over 60% complete but is now projected to be delivered in 2029—roughly 17 months behind schedule. -Designed to replace […] The post The Navy’s $132 Billion Columbia-Class Submar…