$348,000,000,000 Columbia-Class U.S. Navy Nightmare Has Begun

What You Need to Know: Delays and Lots of Money - The Columbia-class submarine, the next-generation replacement for the U.S. Navy’s Ohio-class ballistic missile subs, faces significant delays due to contractor issues. Originally set for 2027, the lead vessel, USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), is now projected to be 16 months late, which could force aging Ohio-class subs to remain active beyond planned timelines.

-Delays from major contractors General Dynamics and Huntington Ingalls Industries...