The Current Priority Is To Conduct More Studies
The SSN(X) is currently on the drawing board. It will take some time before it comes to life. Meanwhile, the US Navy’s budget proposal suggests that priority be given to project cost studies and projected industrial base capacity and operational concepts.
The Importance Of Speed, Stealth, And Survivability
This program’s team plans to develop advanced technology in important areas like speed, survival, and stealth. We do not think we need to explain that these experts do not want such a huge investment to fail as soon as they leave the dock.