Battleship costs and sub timelines at Sea Air Space
Aaron Mehta and Diana Stancy share highlights from the second day of the Navy League's annual conference.
Columbia-class submarines see construction ‘ramp up’, Navy official says
The first Columbia-class submarine is approximately 65 percent complete and is expected for delivery in 2028.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
More than 100 lawmakers call for appropriators to restore Navy’s second Virginia-class sub
The letter is the latest sign lawmakers have rejected the Navy's argument that the cut was a strategic one due to a construction backlog, though some key signatures are missing.
US Navy sub boss reveals new details on AUKUS Virginia class sub sales to Australia
Vice Adm. Bill Houston said the sales of in-service Virginia-class subs will be in 2032, 2035 and a newly produced sub in 2038.
Known for LCS, Alabama-based Austal USA starts submarine work
To fill in gaps in a burdened industrial base, Austal will build two modules destined for both the Virginia and Columbia-class submarines.