The Navy cut a submarine from its spending plan, but is pouring billions of dollars into supporting suppliers and helping increase their production rates.
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Submarine acquisition programmes included in the proposed US Navy (USN) fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget underscore the importance of subsea operations for the service, with the USN proposing to spend about USD16.9 billion for combined Virginia-.
The Navy will cut its purchase of Virginia-class submarines and F-35C Lightning II carrier-based fighter jets in fiscal 2025 amid uncertainty over budget constraints, including the 2024 defense appropriation stalled in Congress.