The U.S. Navy's Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, intended to replace the aging Ohio-class, face significant delays and rising costs. The lead boat, USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), is now expected to be delivered 16 months later than initially planned, potentially in FY28 instead of FY27.
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Engineering and project management contractor Amentum ended 2023 with a number of notable accomplishments. Its team is particularly excited about the establishment of a technology council composed of the organization’s foremost technical minds. “The Council is the connective tissue for technology across Amentum,” Vice President of Technology Innovation Seth Eaton told ExecutiveBiz.To gain insight into the next wave of technology being tested and contracted by the government, attend Potomac Officers Club’s Jan. 31 Defense R&D Summit. Register here!
Leonardo DRS has been awarded contracts valued at over $3 billion, when fully funded, to provide integrated electric propulsion system products for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarines.