15,000 lost days = 41 years. And the bigger question: with so many nuclear subs idle because of maintenance delays, how much strain is being placed on the fully operational boats? My latest for Defense News.
https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/08/27/15000-operational-days-lost-in-10-years-due-to-us-submarine-maintenance-delays-gao/
Shipyard Repair Delays = 15,000 Lost Days For U.S. Nuclear Subs
