Schimpf: Columbia-class nuclear submarine expected to operate through 2085
Brian Schimpf · How AI Is Changing Warfare, with Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf · Jan 28, 2025 · at 21:52
Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf illustrates the gap between rapid tech evolution and multi-decade military acquisition and service lifespans.
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“The Columbia class nuclear submarine is going into service in 2035 and its expected lifetime is through 2085.”
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