Failing to build Virginia-class (SSN-774) subs at a rate of two annually jeopardizes the Navy’s goal of sustaining an attack submarine fleet of 48 vessels over the long run, the service’s top acquisition official said yesterday. The Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan submitted to Congress this week shows that from 2022 to 2034 the fleet will fall below the 48 sub threshold as Los Angeles-class (SSN-688) start to retire in greater numbers (Defense Daily, March 29). “Everything we can do to…
Growing Support To Restore Virginia-class To FY ’14 Budget
SHARE: