Program · United States
Historical assessment published June 11, 2025: Navy program to replace Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines. General Dynamics Electric Boat is the lead contractor and Newport News Shipbuilding a major subcontractor. The report covers 12 procurement submarines and describes a November 2024 schedule breach. Its October 2028 lead-ship delivery plan remained a forecast, with further delay risk. Plans and forecasts describe the report period, not verified current status.
Ballistic missile submarine class intended to replace the Ohio class. The 2025 GAO acquisition assessment covers 12 procurement submarines, not completed deliveries.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office · Jun 11, 2025 · Supports Program, Program · program system:columbia-class
“Total quantities comprise zero development quantities and 12 procurement quantities.”
U.S. Government Accountability Office · Jun 11, 2025 · Supports Program
“Program Performance”
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