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House Panel Funds Navy Nuclear SLCM AoA, But Directs Report

Friday, May 17th, 2019

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House Panel Funds Navy Nuclear SLCM AoA, But Directs Report

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN-777). (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee recommends funding the Navy’s analysis of alternatives (AoA) for a new nuclear-armed Sea-launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N), but has concerns and directs the Secretary of the Navy to submit a report estimating costs. The subcommittee marked up a draft FY 2020 defense appropriations bill on May 16, making recommendations to the full committee. The Navy’s FY ‘20 budget request included $5 million to start the AoA for the new SLCM-N the administration called for in its…

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