Nuclear-powered submarines: cost

Over the next 30 years, the total cost of the program is estimated to be between $268 billion and $368 billion. Do you think it’s worth paying this cost for the additional capability nuclear-powered submarines provide, or not?

This question was asked in 2023.

Yes 27No 47Don’t know 27

This question was asked in a separate April 2023 survey — see 2023 Methodology.

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