Delivering first Columbia-class sub in 2028 is ‘absolutely achievable’, sub czar says

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Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher said delivery of the first Columbia-class submarine in 2028 remains achievable, though it will require a major effort. The program is a key US naval acquisition project, and the schedule remains a significant challenge.

Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, the direct reporting portfolio manager for Submarines, said that delivering the first Columbia-class submarine in 2028 is still a ‘heavy lift.’