-The most expensive submarine acquisition in U.S. history, the program is already experiencing 12-to-16-month delays on its lead vessel, the USS District of Columbia. -A recent GAO report highlighted ...

The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program is pushing toward a first delivery that the service now expects between October 2028 and February 2029, roughly 12 to 16 months ...

The U.S.S. Wisconsin, a new Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine, had its keel laying ceremony on August 27th. The Wisconsin is the second submarine in the Columbia-class, which will eventually ...

The USS District of Columbia, the first Columbia-class vessel, was originally slated for completion in 2027—but that timeline was pushed back one year following construction delays. Five years ago, ...