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Navy Expects First Columbia-Class Submarine Delivery in 2028

February 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

First Columbia-class submarine delivery expected in 2028.
Full-rate construction expected in 2031.
Lead ship, District of Columbia, is 65-66% complete.
Second submarine, Wisconsin, is 35% complete and on schedule for 2030 delivery.

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Strategic Implications

The Navy's acceleration plan may indicate a shift in prioritizing the Columbia-class submarine program, which could have implications for the service's overall submarine fleet modernization. The expected delivery of the first submarine in 2028 suggests that the program is back on track, which may have a positive impact on the Navy's strategic capabilities.

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What Happened

Full-Rate Construction Expected In Early 2030s Amid Acceleration Efforts

The US Navy expects to deliver the first Columbia-class submarine in 2028, with full-rate construction anticipated in the early 2030s. According to Program Executive Officer Strategic Submarines Rear Adm. Todd Weeks, the lead ship, District of Columbia, is approximately 65-66% complete, while the second submarine, Wisconsin, is roughly 35% complete and on schedule for delivery in 2030. The Navy had previously faced delays due to shipyard workforce and supply chain challenges, but an acceleration plan has helped get the program back on track. This development was reported by Breaking Defense.

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