SSN(X): The Navy’s New Attack Submarine Has a Ballooning Cost Problem

SSN(X): The Navy’s New Attack Submarine Has a Ballooning Cost Problem

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s future SSN(X) submarine aims to combine the speed and payload of the Seawolf-class, advanced stealth and sensors of the Virginia-class, and the longevity of the Columbia-class. -However, rising costs—now projected between $5.8 and $6.2 billion per submarine—pose significant challenges. -High expenses could force procurement reductions, creating gaps in […] The post SSN(X): The Navy’s New Attack Submarine H…