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Columbia-class SSBN
Next-generation ballistic-missile submarine class (12 boats planned) replacing the Ohio class; Electric Boat is prime, responsible for ~78% of construction.
The Columbia-class is the U.S. Navy's next-generation ballistic-missile submarine, replacing the Ohio class as the sea-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. Twelve boats are planned; General Dynamics Electric Boat is the prime contractor, responsible for roughly 78% of construction work, with Huntington Ingalls Newport News building the remainder as a subcontractor.
Program detail
- Agency
- U.S. Navy
- Acronym
- SSBN-826
- Budget
- Phase
- Production
- Domain
- Sea / Strategic deterrence
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Frequently asked
- What is Columbia-class SSBN?
- The Columbia-class is the U.S. Navy's next-generation ballistic-missile submarine, replacing the Ohio class as the sea-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. Twelve boats are planned; General Dynamics Electric Boat is the prime contractor, responsible for roughly 78% of construction work, with Huntington Ingalls Newport News building the remainder as a subcontractor.
- Which agency runs Columbia-class SSBN?
- Columbia-class SSBN is run by U.S. Navy and is also known as SSBN-826.
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Columbia-class SSBN program overview and Electric Boat construction share
Office of the Secretary of Defense (DOT&E): Columbia-Class SubmarineVerified2019-01-01