The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-Class Submarine Comeback Is Just Getting Started

The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-Class Submarine Comeback Is Just Getting Started

The U.S. Navy’s first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), is now projected for delivery by the end of 2028, according to statements made by Danny Deep, president of General Dynamics, during an April 29, 2026, earnings call. The submarine is being assembled at General Dynamics Electric Boat and represents the Pentagon’s top acquisition priority due to its role in maintaining the United States’ nuclear …