VS bouwt nucleaire raketonderzeeër, levering verwacht in 2028

The US Navy's first Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine is expected to be delivered by the end of 2028, according to General Dynamics. The 21,000-ton vessel, named District of Columbia, has faced construction delays due to supply chain issues and assembly challenges, but recent improvements in supplier coordination and workforce efficiency have accelerated progress. This new submarine class is designed to replace aging vessels and maintain the United States' sea-based nuclear deterrence capability, making it a top priority in naval modernization.