SSBN New Design

Abstract

This program element supports innovative research and development in submarine Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) and combat systems technologies and the subsequent evaluation, demonstration, and validation for submarine platforms over the life cycle of the COLUMBIA Class. It will increase the submarine technology base and provide subsystem design options not currently feasible. The program element also supports programs transitioning from Science and Technology (S&T), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Independent Research and Development, and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects. The funding applies to the design, systems engineering, prototyping, and vendor qualification activities needed to execute the schedule for Common Missile Compartment (CMC) design, whole ship design, and component technologies development for the next generation U.S. ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), the COLUMBIA Class. Project Unit 3220: The objective of the COLUMBIA Class Submarine Development is to design, prepare for, and support construction and delivery of the class that is the replacement of the OHIO Class SSBN. Project Unit 3440: This project provides the engineering development and program management required to outfit, upgrade, and support each ship of the COLUMBIA Class Submarine with a Non-Propulsion Electronics System (combat, sonar, etc.) that satisfies requirements to meet its sole mission of Strategic Deterrence over the class life cycle. Project Unit 3441: This project encompasses ship system development, coordination, and management efforts for the COLUMBIA Class Submarine Technology Insertion Program and Technology Refresh Program over the class life cycle. Project Unit 9999: This Congressional Add project funds efforts for the Advanced Materials Propeller Program, Materials for Submarine Propulsor Applications and Naval Propulsion Foundry Center Facility Power Upgrades.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Source ID
0603595N_4_1319_PB_2022
Change Summary Explanation
In support of the August 2020 Lead Ship Authorization In Progress Review, the program completed an updated cost estimate to align the FY 2022 budget to the updated estimate. This estimate required increased funding ($115.6M FY22, $458.2M FYDP) primarily to support design agent performance, Strategic Weapons System (SWS) re-host updates and Program Support. In addition to the updated estimate, funds were added to support serial production requirements starting in FY 2026.
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Boats
  • Composite Materials
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Cost Estimates
  • Fabrication
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Manufacturing
  • Navy
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Strategic Weapons Support
  • Submarine Hulls
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics

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