UGM-133 Trident II: America’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile, Explained
This explainer outlines the UGM-133 Trident II’s role aboard ballistic missile submarines, and why it remains central to US deterrence strategy.
L3Harris Lands Largest Submarine Comms Deal for Virginia, Columbia Fleets
L3Harris has secured its largest full-rate production agreement to date for submarine communications equipment.
Lead US Navy Columbia Submarine on Track for 2028 Delivery After Supplier Delay
The US Navy has said it is on schedule to receive its first platform under the Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program in 2028 and expects full-rate production by 2031.
Stealth, Power, Deterrence: Inside the Columbia-Class Submarine
Dive into the Columbia-class submarine, the US Navy’s next-generation ballistic missile platform set to replace the aging Ohio-class.
General Dynamics Receives Special Dry Dock for Columbia Submarine Development
General Dynamics Electric Boat has accepted the floating dry dock tasked with supporting the construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines.
General Dynamics Wins $2.28B Deal to Accelerate Production of Next Columbia Submarines
The US Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $2.28-billion contract to advance procurement and construction of five Columbia-class fleet ballistic missile submarines.
General Dynamics Lays Keel for Second US Navy Columbia-Class Submarine ‘USS Wisconsin’
General Dynamics has laid the keel of the US Navy’s second Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine in Kingstown, Rhode Island.
QinetiQ Wins $26M Contract to Supply Key Systems for US Nuclear Submarines
General Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US subcontracts to supply key systems for the US Navy's Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines.
General Dynamics Secures Extended Support Deal for US Navy Nuclear Submarines
General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $987-million contract to extend development and support for the US Navy’s nuclear submarine programs.
Lockheed to Upgrade Trident II D5 Missile for US Navy
Lockheed Martin has secured a $383-million contract modification to develop a next-generation Trident II Strategic Weapons System D5 missile for the US Navy.
Austal to Build Module Factory for US Navy Submarine Programs
Austal has launched the construction of a submarine module production center in Alabama to further support the US Navy’s submarine programs.
US Navy’s Columbia-Class Sub May Face More Delays, Higher Cost: GAO
The US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine program is likely to encounter further delays and cost overruns due to persistent design and construction challenges.
US Navy Review Exposes Major Shipbuilding Delays in Nine Key Programs
A recent US Navy review has exposed major delays in nine of the service’s key shipbuilding programs, with some of them lagging by as much as three years.
Leonardo Wins $3B Columbia Sub Propulsion Contract
Leonardo has been awarded an additional integrated electric propulsion system component contract for the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarines.
