Navy to need two submarines yearly, CRS says

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The new report of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) indicates that around the year 2012, even if the submarine fleet is reduced from 55 to 40 vessels, the United States Navy would have to purchase at least two Virginia Class submarines each year. The report also suggests that if the fleet is to be larger, then the number of boats to be acquired yearly could vary to two, three or four

General services, Legislative Bodies, Congressional Research Service, Purchasing, Reports, Submarines, Submarine boats, United States. Congressional Research Service

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Carriers to cost $31.7 billion; V-22 costs are stable; SBIRS high breaches limit

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The new Selected Acquisition Reports (SAR) estimated in August 2004 that three next-generation aircraft carriers for the Navy would cost a total $31.749 billion, or about $10.583 billion each. The various factors responsible for driving cost increase such as Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program is highlighted.

Contracts & orders received, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Contracts & orders let, Defense Procurement, Navy Aircraft, Contracts, Contract agreement, Military procurement, Naval aircraft, Defence buying

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