Novakovic: General Dynamics 'poised' to begin Columbia-class construction

By Marjorie Censer / May 30, 2019 at 11:05 AM

General Dynamics' readiness to begin construction of Columbia-class submarines "is far in excess of anything we've ever seen, whether it's in the supply chain or in the percent complete of design," the company's chief executive said today.

Phebe Novakovic said she would compare it to "any other program we have done," including the Virginia-class submarine program.

Speaking at a Bernstein conference, Novakovic said the company has "spent the last eight, nine years preparing for construction here."

"So, we're poised," she added.

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