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DoD Acquisition Shop Clears SSBN(X) Program To Begin Tech Demo Work

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Monday, February 7th, 2011

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Pentagon acquisition chief Ashton Carter has given Navy officials the green light to begin technology development on the service's new submarine program, which will eventually replace the Ohio-class boats currently in the fleet. Carter, along with members of the Defense Acquisition Board, granted the SSBN(X) program Milestone A clearance, according to a Feb. 3 Naval Sea Systems statement. The board's formal approval was officially granted on Jan. 10, according to the statement. By gaining Milestone A authority, Navy officials can…

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