Navy Littoral Combat Ships
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing with top Navy officials about the production and deployment of littoral combat ships, a… read more
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing with top Navy officials about the production and deployment of littoral combat ships, a class of small surface vessels used in operations close to shore. According to the Government Accountability Office, overruns had doubled the cost of each ship from an initial estimate of $220 million to $478 million. Armed Services Committee Chair John McCain (R-AZ) said that Navy officials needed to be held accountable for the cost of overruns and testing delays. close
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