Direct answer: The USS Boise (SSN-764) has been inactivated by the Navy as of April 2026, ending its overhaul plans and shifting resources to other programs. This marks the end of its long-delayed refurbishment and its return to active deployments is not planned.
Context and key points:
- In April 2026, the Navy announced the decision to inactivate USS Boise as part of fleet realignment to prioritize newer Virginia and Columbia-class submarines.[3]
- The overhaul, which had been delayed for years after Boise lost its dive certificate in 2017, was not completed, and funding was redirected to higher-priority programs.[4][3]
- Earlier reporting indicated Boise’s overhaul faced funding risks under continuing resolutions and public-yard backlogs, which contributed to ongoing delays.[1][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact Navy press release or news articles and summarize their timelines and quotes, or provide a brief table comparing Boise’s status with other Los Angeles-class submarines undergoing or completing overhauls.
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