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, 2023
Source ID
0603595N_4_1319_PB_2023
Change Summary Explanation
--- FY 2023 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2022 President’s Budget request did not include out-year funding.
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

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

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics

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