Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert shakes hands with U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney from Connecticut during a press conference at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard to announce the Navy's acceptance of the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782). US Navy photo
The Navy’s New Sub Comes In A Year Early. How? -- DoD Buzz
Who says that defense acquisitions are broken and no one cares?
This week, General Dynamics’ Electric Boat yard delivered the Navy’s newest fast attack submarine, the future USS Mississippi, almost one year ahead of schedule. The sub’s contract delivery date was April 30, 2013, and the Navy got the metaphorical keys on Wednesday.
Service officials and industry leaders are seldom so pleased. And not only did the ship come in early, the Navy said, it’s the best-built, most-complete one yet.
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Update: 9th Virginia Class Nuclear Sub Delivered to the US Navy One Year Ahead of Schedule -- Defense Update
My Comment: Unfortunately .... the delivery of the USS Mississippi early and under budget is the exception ..... not the rule .... for U.S. military procurement.
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