Long Range R&D
Abstract
Develop advanced technologies and tools to increase current and future submarine capabilities, lower acquisition and life-cycle costs, and enhance survivability. Develop technologies and materials that facilitate new and enhance existing warfighting concepts. The program currently supports development of advanced submarine hull coatings for improved acoustic performance, maintainability and cost, with the objective of near-term implementation on VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class platforms, as well as future submarine classes. The budget line continues to develop technologies for alternative propulsion/propulsor designs to enhance submarine performance, maneuverability and stealth while reducing submarine acquisition costs. This long-range R&D effort continues to develop and demonstrate technologies for future submarines in areas of hull and platform technologies, propulsors, propellers, corrosion control, ship control, electric actuation, sensors, survivability, and other systems which increase near-term capability and provide cost reduction for in-service and future submarine classes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 20f31837506f83cb7183bf2ceefb305b