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HAC-D Chairman Criticizes SECNAV For Submarine Cost Growth, Cites $17 Billion SSN Shoftfall

HAC-D Chairman Criticizes SECNAV For Submarine Cost Growth, Cites $17 Billion SSN Shoftfall
Artist rendering of the future Columbia-class nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), which will replace the Ohio-class submarines. (Illustration: U.S. Navy)

Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee, heavily criticized Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro about significant cost overruns and delays in submarine and ship programs during a closed classified hearing on Sept. 19. According to a released written opening statement, Calvert argued, “these programs are in crisis. Without exception, they are falling behind. Increasingly, they are over budget. Absent today’s intervention, I have zero confidence that Navy shipbuilding will get back on track.” He…

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