Navy Seeks Acceleration of First Nuclear-Armed Columbia Ballistic Missile Sub
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Warrior Maven
The Navy and industry may be speeding up full production plans for its first Columbia-Class nuclear armed submarine
By Kris Osborn - Managing Editor - Warrior Maven
The Navy and industry may be speeding up full production plans for its first Columbia-Class nuclear armed ballistic missile submarine as part of a broader move to increase the size of the service's submarine fleet more quickly.
According to Navy statements, the first Columbia-Class submarine has been scheduled for procurement in 2021 as a first step toward achieving operational status by the early 2030s.
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