Faulty welds, lube-oil problems and engine issues continue to dog the San Antonio-class of amphibs, such as New Orleans, above, as well as other ships. NavyAnother Day, Another Shipbuilding Failure -- Information Dissemination
In R&D and SCN funds to date the taxpayer has now spent over $19 billion in the Seapower 21 force structure of CG(X), DDG-1000, and LCS - and that money has bought us 3 DDG-1000s and 4 Littoral Combat Ships. Only 2 of the seven ships are actually on the water, which means there is still considerable room for cost growth.
Is there any Navy program in US history where so much money has been spent for so little in return? Just think, nobody was fired for this; instead they were promoted.
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More News On US Navy Shipbuilding
Navy reports widespread problems on Northrop's Gulf Coast-built ships -- Daily Press
Navy finds faulty welds on Northrop Grumman ships -- Sacremento Bee/AP
Widespread problems found on LPDs, other ships -- Navy Times
LCS=Lockheed Cannot be Serious! -- New Wars
The Three Biggest Challenges Facing U.S. Naval Shipbuilding -- Defence Professionals
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