<p>In October, the Navy will award the contract for the first Columbia-class strategic submarine, meant to replace the aging Ohio-class subs; a program with strong bipartisan support expected to cost more than $110 billion dollars.</p> <p>John is joined by Rich Abott, Defense Daily's Navy and missile defense reporter.</p>

In October, the Navy will award the contract for the first Columbia-class strategic submarine, meant to replace the aging Ohio-class subs; a program with strong bipartisan support expected to cost more than $110 billion dollars. John is joined by Rich Abott, Defense Daily's Navy and missile defense reporter.

Columbia-Class: Modernizing the Nuclear Triad's Sea Leg

We cover everything about the business of defense, from big Pentagon procurement programs to budget battles on Capitol Hill. It's The Business End, hosted by John Robinson, managing editor of Defense Daily. Check us out online at www.defensedaily.com.

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Columbia-Class: Modernizing the Nuclear Triad's Sea Leg