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Navy/USMC

SSBN(X) Coping With Sequestration

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.--The Ohio-class replacement program has been working through multiple levels, from the nuclear reactors to the strategic systems and construction of the ships, to mitigate the impact of sequestration and stay on schedule, the Navy's program manager for the SSBN(X) said yesterday. Capt. Bill Brougham said he believes the construction start of the first ship of the next generation of ballistic missile submarines will remain on track for 2021, despite the across the board budget cuts that took…

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