313-Ship fleet may be unaffordable: Cheaper options possible

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The target of the naval chief of attaining a ship fleet of 313 remains uncertain, as the Congress believes that it would be beyond their budget to fund such a huge amount and cheaper options of shipbuilding were possible. An option of obtaining cheaper vessels or modifying the fleet with latest technologies so as to curtail new ship building cost as well as to obtain better versions of vessels under production is suggested to the navy.

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Senate Appropriators concerned by DD(X), LCS; cut carrier

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The Senate Appropriators Committee has expressed concern about the three key future navy surface ship procurement programs. The committee directs the Navy to fund future ship construction programs within the shipbuilding and conversion account and provided $99.4 million for advance procurement of materials for the second DD(X) ship to be built and expressed happiness about the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program.

Littoral Combat Ship (Ship)

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Adm. Sestak says future shipbuilding needs must be flexible

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Adm. Joseph Sestak, deputy chief of naval operations for warfare requirements and programs, has given his views about the future plans of the naval shipbuilding and shipbuilding industry. He also said that the Navy should be flexible about its future needs in order to help the shipbuilders to plan their yards and labor forces.

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