QFR-2027-0141
Columbia-class production milestones
HASC · SSIC 5216 · Suspense 2026-07-23
Part a.
What is the current status of Columbia-class production against its major milestones, and what is being done to protect the schedule?
ETMS2
ETMS2-1180229
Hearing
H.A.S.C. No. 119-40, 18 Mar 2026
Received
2026-07-09
OPR
N83
OCR
N80
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**Response to QFR from Rep. Trellis — Columbia-class Production Milestones** Columbia-class construction is progressing against its major production milestones, with lead-ship fabrication and module delivery sequenced to protect the strategic deterrent patrol schedule.¹ The Navy is sustaining a predictable build cadence and a stable demand signal to the submarine supplier base to reduce downstream schedule risk.² Illustrative advance-procurement lines in the FY2027 request support this milestone plan.³
- [1] g3
- [2] g9
- [3] g7
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N80/Industrial Base
Confirm supplier count for critical sub-assemblies.
Due 2026-07-14
Program office
FY2027 planned procurement rate + rough delta vs. PB.
Due 2026-07-16
N81/Assessments
Schedule-risk narrative if throughput flat.
Due 2026-07-15
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