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Congress Pressures Navy to Secure Submarine Contracts Now

2/26/2026

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The U.S. Congress urged the Navy to finalize contracts for at least 15 submarines to prevent delays to manufacturing base.
The Electric Boat facility in Groton, Connecticut, is central to submarine construction.
In 2023, the U.S. Congress approved up to 13 Virginia-class attack submarines and five Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines for 2025.
No contracts have been signed yet, despite expectations that orders for 10 Virginia-class vessels could be finalized by 2024.

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The U.S. Congress urged the Navy to finalize contracts for at least 15 submarines to prevent delays to manufacturing base.
The Electric Boat facility in Groton, Connecticut, is central to submarine construction.
In 2023, the U.S. Congress approved up to 13 Virginia-class attack submarines and five Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines for 2025.
No contracts have been signed yet, despite expectations that orders for 10 Virginia-class vessels could be finalized by 2024.