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Columbia-Class: The U.S. Navy's $347,000,000 Missile Submarines Has Problems
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy's Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, intended to replace the aging Ohio-class, are facing delays due to supplier issues. -The lead boat, USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), might now be …