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The U.S. Navy's funding approval for Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines is poised to boost manufacturing jobs in the Capital Region, particularly through local contractors like Espey Mfg. & Electronics and General Dynamics Electric Boat.

The Kenneth A. Kesselring nuclear training site in Saratoga County will play a crucial role in this expansion, with significant economic benefits anticipated for the area. The Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory has also contributed to the submarine design, further enhancing local industry involvement.