The U.S. Navy’s New Columbia-Class Submarine Was Built to Fire Nuclear Missiles from Under the Waves

The U.S. Navy’s New Columbia-Class Submarine Was Built to Fire Nuclear Missiles from Under the Waves

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), is now projected for delivery by late 2028 after years of production delays. General Dynamics says supplier performance is steadying and all major modules are in place. The Columbia-class will replace the 1980s-era Ohio-class boats on a one-for-one basis. (March 31, 2006) – The guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN …