Ballistic-Missile Submarine Archives

Naval Group starts the construction of the first third-generation French nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine

March 20, 2024

The steel cutting of the first third-generation French SSBN took place at Naval Group’s shipyard in Cherbourg on March 20th. This symbolic gesture marks the start of hull production for these submarines which will ensure […]

Production and development contract builds on more than 65 years of support to the U.S. and U.K.’s strategic deterrence efforts. Image Credit: U.S. Navy

General Dynamics Mission Systems Receives $43.2M Contract Modification for Columbia/Dreadnought Class Ballistic-Missile Submarine Fire Control Systems

January 28, 2021

The U.S. Navy recently awarded a contract modification to General Dynamics Mission Systems that includes a broad scope of work for the Columbia and Dreadnought ballistic missile submarine class to support development, production, and installation […]