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Panel presses Navy on submarine production rates, AUKUS commitments
Summary
Members pressed Navy leaders on submarine production and availability, including the 66-boat attack submarine requirement and commitments under AUKUS. Witnesses acknowledged shortfalls and said they are working to raise production and maintenance throughput.
Members of the House Armed Services Committee pressed Navy leaders on the size, readiness and production tempo of the submarine force, stressing that attack submarines are a central asymmetric advantage against China and a key element of AUKUS cooperation.
Congressman Donald McEachin and Congressman Joe Courtney asked whether the requirement for 66 attack submarines still stands. Admiral James Kilby answered plainly: “It is, sir.” When asked whether the United States is close to that number, Kilby said, “We are not.”
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