Navy SSBN(X) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program. : Background and Issues for Congress.

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Defense contracts.

Armed Forces--Appropriations and expenditures.

Armed Forces.

Military weapons.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (39 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background on ballistic missile submarines, and highlights Navy plans to develop next-generation nuclear-powered SSBN(X) ballistic missile submarine class, to replace its current force of 14 Ohio-class boats, which are also known as Trident submarines. Considers accuracy of Navy preliminary unit procurement cost estimate, program affordability and impact on other Navy shipbuilding programs, which shipyard or shipyards will build SSBN(X)s, and impact of UK preferences for its SSBN on U.S. design options. Reviews options for Congress and legislative activity for FY2011.

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Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Navy SSBN(X) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program

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