The U.S. Navy Is Truly Desperate for More Virginia-Class Submarines

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The U.S. Navy Is Truly Desperate for More Virginia-Class Submarines
Story by Peter Suciu • 1d • 3 min read

 
Summary and Key Points: The Biden administration is seeking $1.95 billion in additional funding for the U.S. Navy to build two Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines, as costs have risen due to inflation and post-pandemic challenges.
 
-The funding gap emerged after the Fiscal Year 2024 budget allocated $7.13 billion for two Block V submarines, but older cost estimates failed to account for inflation. Delays in the procurement process, including disputes between the Navy and General Dynamics Electric Boat, have compounded the issue.
 
-The rising costs are likely to persist as the Navy looks ahead to Block VI submarines. A similar cost dispute recently delayed Boeing’s production of F/A-18 Super Hornets.

 
Biden Administration Seeks $1.95 Billion for Two Virginia-Class Submarines
 
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The Biden administration is seeking $1.95 billion in additional funding for the U.S. Navy to build two Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines, as costs have risen due to inflation and post-pandemic challenges.

The Navy may be seeking money for them, but I doubt the Biden administration is or else they would be badgering congress, which they don't seem to be.