Navy needs enough ships, but capability is key

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The US Navy demands a new type of near-shore combat ship to fight in the global war on terrorism and does not want any significant increase in its current armada of large warships, raising the question of whether some shipyards might have to close for lack of Navy orders for major new ships. The Navy must have minimal number of ships if it is to be able to execute missions assigned by the president, and to respond to multiple threats in a dangerous world.

Market information - general, Supply and demand, Naval vessels, Warships

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Navy: Shrinking subs force means risk, unfilled missions

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The reduction of 40 attack submarines in the Navy shipbuilding plan means that there might be some risk due to inadequate undersea force. The House Armed Services Committee projection forces subcommittee members are worrying that the Navy is not designing enough new submarines, so many designers would be laid off due to lack of work and the US will lose the capability to design cutting-edge nuclear vessels.

Strategy & planning, Planning, Design and construction, Submarines, Company business planning, Submarine boats

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Tight times force navy to cut money for ships

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The paucity of shipbuilding funds in the Navy request for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2006 is a sign that the sea service is being squeezed by other funding demands, ranging from sailor's pay-checks to operations in the Middle East. The low Navy shipbuilding funds request is a decision forged from fiscal realities.

Financial management, Economic aspects, Finance, Company financing, Shipbuilding

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