Key Points and Summary- The US Navy is facing a significant 17-month delay in the delivery of its newest and most critical ...

Stern section of the future District of Columbia headed to General Dynamic Electric Boat in 2024. GD Photo. THE PENTAGON – The lead ship in the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program ...

SECNAV Del Toro: Virginia Attack Sub Construction ‘Significantly Behind,’ District of Columbia Submarine 10% Behind Schedule Sam LaGrone March 29, 2023 4:41 PM - Updated: March 30, 2023 3:36 PM ...

Pappano said District of Columbia is through the first phase of structural work and well into the second phase of outfitting. The boat began advanced construction in 2019 and construction in 2020.

The US Navy is trying to ease a projected 17-month delay of its newest intercontinental ballistic missile submarine, the USS District of Columbia, according to the acting chief of naval operations.

The US Navy hopes to start fielding its new Columbia-class missile subs over the next decade. The Columbia-class program is already facing problems, including delays and cost overruns.