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Final NDAA OKs More Columbia Prep Funds, SSCs, And MQ-25 Prep

Final NDAA OKs More Columbia Prep Funds, SSCs, And MQ-25 Prep
Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743). (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The negotiated conference result for the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) had Senate and House members agree to increase advanced procurement funds for the Columbia-class submarine, approve additional ship-to-shore connectors (SSCs), and prepare the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) for the upcoming MQ-25 unmanned carrier tanker aircraft.The Columbia-class program is working to replace 14 Ohio-class nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with 12 new vessels. The Navy has called the Columbia program its highest priority and expects to procure…

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