They Are Focusing On Conducting More Studies
Right now, the SSN(X) is still on the drawing board. There is a long way to go before we get to see it in action. At the moment, the budget proposal drawn up by the Navy suggests that it is still studying the costs, the operational concepts, and the projected industrial base capabilities. Things might still change.

They Are Focusing On Conducting More Studies
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Stealth, Speed, And Survivability Are Of Utmost Importance
The team working on the program is planning to launch advanced tech development in areas like speed, stealth, and survivability. It is going to be a huge investment that will cost billions of dollars. This is the reason they have to do their research. After all, it would be awful if it turns out to be a failure.

Stealth, Speed, And Survivability Are Of Utmost Importance