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Lawmakers In FY ‘25 NDAA Cite Navy’s ‘Lack Of Transparency’ On SSN Sub Funding Strategy

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Lawmakers In FY ‘25 NDAA Cite Navy’s ‘Lack Of Transparency’ On SSN Sub Funding Strategy
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division conducted and completed initial sea trials for Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) in February 2024. (Photo: HII)

The final, conferenced version of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes procurement of one Virginia-class attack submarine (SSN) and an additional $357 million in incremental funding to support a second platform, while lawmakers have criticized the Navy for a “lack of transparency” into the program’s funding strategy. A joint explanatory statement accompanying the compromise FY ‘25 NDAA claims the Navy did not consult with Congress or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on plans to address…

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