US Navy Seeks Industry Input on Next-Generation SSN(X) Submarine Manufacturing Capabilities
The U.S. Navy has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gauge industry capabilities for manufacturing its next-generation SSN(X) submarines. The notice seeks information on shipyards' capacity for complex fabrication, hull construction, outfitting, systems integration, reactor installation, and testing. It also inquires about workforce availability, tooling, dry docks, and crane systems. This process aims to identify potential manufacturers for the submarine, which is slated for production around 2034 and service entry in the early to mid-2040s.
Why it matters
This notice is an early step in the SSN(X) program, seeking to identify capable U.S. shipyards for future submarine production.
Source: Naval News — read the original
Source published 11 Oct 2026, 08:26 UTC