In February, the first Columbia-class, the District of Columbia, was reported 66% complete.
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An artist's rendering of the Columbia-class submarine. Image: U.S. Navy/DVIDS
The U.S. Navy is doling out some $76.6 billion in contracts to improve shipyards and build Virginia-class attack and Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines.
Why it matters: The deals with General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII's Newport News Shipbuilding are long awaited.
General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding jointly build the Virginia and Columbia-class submarines.
Shipbuilders will construct 14 new Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. The US Navy's investment also includes money for…
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