Columbia-Class
The U.S. Navy Is Spending $348,000,000,000 On Columbia-Class Submarines
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarines, designed to replace the aging Ohio-class fleet as a cornerstone of the nuclear triad, face delays of up to 16...
Can the U.S. Navy Really Build 3 Submarines Per Year?
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy aims to boost submarine production to three per year—one Columbia-class and two Virginia-class—by 2028 through the “1+2+Sustainment” plan, addressing domestic and AUKUS...
Columbia-Class: The U.S. Navy’s $13,000,000,000 Submarine Mistake?
What You Need to Know: The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, designed to replace the aging Ohio-class, come with a hefty price tag—around $13 billion per sub. These advanced subs will...
Columbia-Class: The Navy’s New Missile Submarine Faces ‘Significant Delays’
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program is encountering significant delays and cost overruns, as highlighted in a September 30 report by the Government...
The Navy’s Columbia-Class Nuclear Submarine Dilemma
What You Need to Know: The Columbia-class nuclear submarines are set to replace the aging Ohio-class fleet as the cornerstone of the U.S. Navy’s sea-based strategic deterrent. Designed to carry...
‘Country Killer’: Columbia-Class Missile Sub Will Be Armed with over 100 Nuclear Warheads
What You Need to Know: The US Navy is set to replace its aging Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with the advanced Columbia-class submarines, each costing around $9 billion. These...
The Navy’s New Columbia-Class Missile Submarine Nightmare Is Here
Summary and 4 Points You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarines, designed to replace the aging Ohio-class vessels and maintain America’s sea-based nuclear deterrent, face significant delays and...
Columbia-Class: The Stealth Missile Sub the U.S. Navy Is ‘Drooling’ Over
Summary: The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) are set to replace the aging Ohio-class, ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains its sea-based nuclear deterrent into the 2080s. -These new subs feature...
The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-Class Submarines Face a New Problem
That Sinking Sub Feeling: The U.S. Navy’s new Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, a key element of U.S. nuclear deterrence, is facing delays. Problems for Columbia-Class: Originally scheduled for delivery in...
Columbia-Class: The Navy’s New Nuclear Missile Submarine Has 1 Big Problem
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program, set to replace the aging Ohio-class boats, faces delays due to supplier issues, particularly with the bow...
The Navy’s $132,000,000,000 Columbia-Class Submarine Has A Problem
Summary and Top Line Points: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarines are set to replace the aging Ohio-class submarines, with the lead ship, USS Columbia (SSBN-826), expected to be delivered by...
Delay Drama: The Navy’s Columbia-Class Submarine Nightmare Has Begun
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines are essential to maintaining America’s nuclear triad and ensuring strategic stability. Despite initial plans to build 14 submarines within...