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Columbia-class submarines
Coverage of Columbia-class submarines in the Nexus archive.
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- Navy scraps Biden-era submarine contract as overhaul costs surge toward $3B
The U.S. Navy cancels a $3 billion overhaul contract for the USS Boise submarine due to cost overruns and strategic reassessment, redirecting funds to newer Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. This decision highlights broader challenges in naval maintenance and competition with China's expanding fleet.
- Navy scraps Biden-era submarine contract as overhaul costs surge toward $3B
The U.S. Navy cancels a $3 billion overhaul of the USS Boise submarine due to escalating costs and limited strategic value, redirecting funds to newer Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. The decision highlights broader challenges in naval maintenance and competition with China's expanding fleet.