There’s an extra sub under construction, but no permanent nuclear deterrent at sea — yet.
PATRICK TUCKER
to Accelerate 355-Ship Fleet
By Megan Eckstein, USNI News: “The Navy continues to push for the upcoming Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine program to be funded outside the normal shipbuilding budget, as opportunities exist to reach a 355-ship fleet faster but the $100-billion SSBN program looms over the next 15 years of spending.”