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Nuclear Modernization

Early Buys for Columbia Submarine Components Possible, Caldwell Says

Monday, November 16th, 2020

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Early Buys for Columbia Submarine Components Possible, Caldwell Says

In what could be a boon to submarine subcontractors and the broader nuclear-naval industry, the Navy is looking at buying components for Columbia-class submarines, especially boats that will follow the two already under contract, a little earlier, the head of naval reactors said Monday. “We’re looking at what we can do to further de-risk Columbia deliveries, especially with follow-on boats, including additional advanced construction and earlier component buys, all designed to help us deliver the Columbia class without missing a…

Congress

Senate’s CR Has Ship Construction Exemption, Forgoes White House’s Battleship, Munitions Requests

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Congress

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Congress

White House Details ‘Concerns’ With Shipbuilding, Spaced-Based Interceptor Oversight In House’s NDAA

The White House has detailed “a number of concerns” with the newly-passed House version of the next defense policy bill, to include the legislation’s limits on procuring Navy ships built […]

Congress

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