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Navy/USMC

SecNav Describes Virginia-Class Sub Delays, Projects On Target By 2029

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

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SecNav Describes Virginia-Class Sub Delays, Projects On Target By 2029

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 Secretary of the Navy this week described some of the specific problems , like turbine generator deliveries, causing delays to Virginia-class (SSN) submarine production, but added that production is inching closer to 1.4 boats per year. Whereas the Navy seeks to generally buy two SSNs per year, shipbuilders General Dynamics Electric Boat [GD] and HII Newport News Shipbuilding [HII], have only been able to deliver between 1.2-1.3 vessels recently. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, Navy Secretary…

Congress

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Congress

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