Navy wrapping up AOA for new nuclear-tipped cruise missile; potential development launch in FY-22

By Jason Sherman / January 14, 2021 at 1:28 PM
The Navy is wrapping up a project to define options for a new nuclear-tipped, submarine-launched cruise missile with plans to conclude by the end of the summer an analysis of alternatives that will offer Defense Department leaders -- and the incoming Biden administration -- a turn-key solution to launch development of a program in fiscal year 2022, according to a senior service official. Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe, head of Strategic Systems Programs, said today the service is still working on...

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