Navy Acquisition: SUBACS (Submarine Advanced Combat System) Problems May Adversely Affect Navy Attack Submarine Programs

摘要

The authors recently reviewed the Navy's three-phased Submarine Advanced Combat System (SUBACS) program. SUBACS was designed to provide Los Angeles class nuclear attack submarines (SSN 688 class) authorized for fiscal year 1983 and beyond with new upgraded sonar and combat control systems and advanced data processing capabilities. A modification of SUBACS was also planned as the combat system design for the proposed new attack submarine class, SSN 21, scheduled for authorization in fiscal year 1989. The authors performed this review to determine the cost, schedule, and performance risks associated with implementing the SUBACS program and its impact on attack submarine programs.