Construction of a new ballistic missile submarine and a frigate face significant delays, according to an information paper released by the Navy.
The delivery of the lead Columbia-class submarine—a key weapon in any potential conflict with China—likely will be delayed about 12 to 16 months, according to an information paper obtained by Bloomberg News. The submarines are built by
The delivery delay is the latest setback for a program that’s the centerpiece of the Navy’s modernization plans. The Congressional Budget Office last year projected the service’s plan to build ...