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CNO: Shipyards Getting Submarine Demand Message With AUKUS

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

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CNO: Shipyards Getting Submarine Demand Message With AUKUS

Christening ceremony for the SSN 791 Delaware Virginia-class submarine on in Oct. 2018. (Photo: HII)

The Navy’s top officer recently said he thinks the AUKUS Australia submarine agreement is helping send a clear message to the submarine shipbuilders for long-term procurement and investment. “Informed by our visit, just a week ago, up to [Electric Boat in Groton, Conn.], I have a high degree of confidence that industry is responding. They understand that they need to hit the accelerator with respect to their production rates. And whether it's Newport News Shipbuilding down in Virginia, or up…

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