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ORAC
Seems SSN-AUKUS will be the lead design…..
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/20...o-early-2040s/
Navy delays next-generation submarine start to early 2040s
The U.S. Navy is pushing back the start of construction on its next-generation attack submarine by nearly a decade, citing
tight budgets and a need to fund current and near-term operations.
A Navy spokesperson told Defense News construction on the lead ship of the SSN(X) program, which will follow the Virginia-class attack submarine, is now planned to start in the “early 2040s.” The Navy last year planned to begin the ship class in 2035, and it was previously set for a 2031 start…..
The Navy is asking for $586.9 million for SSN(X) design and development efforts in FY25, up slightly from the $544.7 million it requested in FY24….
French offer still available....