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Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine Program
March 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11826) on March 21, 2024, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke.

Here are excerpts:

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Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine (SSN[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Introduction

The Navy has been procuring Virginia-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998. The Navy's envisage . . .

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