The U.S. Navy's Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, intended to replace the aging Ohio-class, face significant delays and rising costs. The lead boat, USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), is now expected to be delivered 16 months later than initially planned, potentially in FY28 instead of FY27.
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The new Navy Columbia-Class SSBNs will be the largest submarines ever built by the United States. Each of the planned dozen boats will be 560 feet in length and have a beam of 43 feet.
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