US attack submarine output still short of Navy goal
US attack submarine production remains below the Navy's target rate, straining fleet plans and AUKUS commitments. Industrial base constraints limit Virginia-class output. Delays affect force structure goals. The shortfall raises questions over submarine availability into the 2030s.
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