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flag A new Charleston facility opens to support delayed Columbia-class subs, boosting naval propulsion production.

flag A new naval power and propulsion facility has opened in Charleston, South Carolina, to support the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarine program, now delayed by 17 months. flag Operated by Leonardo DRS, the site will manufacture and test electric power and propulsion systems for submarines and other vessels, including components for the Columbia-class, the Navy’s top priority. flag The delay threatens Virginia-class submarine production due to increased manufacturing demands. flag The facility aims to strengthen the defense industrial base, modernize infrastructure, and ensure reliable access to critical naval technologies as the Navy replaces its aging Ohio-class submarines.

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