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

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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