Navy’s next-generation submarine program faces alarming delay to 2040
The Navy’s next-generation attack submarine won’t be a reality for at least 15 years, according to a new report.The Navy’s SSN(X) was originally slated to enter production in 2031. That timeline has since slipped – to 2035 and now to 2040, due to escalating costs and budget constraints.The Navy requested $623 million in its FY 2026 budget to advance the program.This new class is expected to emphasize stealth, intelligence gathering, larger […]