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Navy/USMC

House Authorization Bill Switches Oiler With LPD-31, Prevents Carrier Retirement

Monday, June 3rd, 2019

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House Authorization Bill Switches Oiler With LPD-31, Prevents Carrier Retirement

Artist rendering of the first Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, LPD-30. (Image: HII)

A draft House defense authorization bill would approve the Navy procuring 11 new ships as the administration asked, but replacing a fleet oiler with an amphibious transport dock (LPD). The FY 2020 Navy request sought 12 ships, but that included the two carrier buy Congress authorized in FY ’19. The draft House bill maintains the request for three Virginia-class attack submarines; three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers; the first future frigate (FFG(X)); and two T-ATS towing salvage, and rescue ships (Defense Daily,…

Congress

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Congress

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Army

Army Secretary Says “We Need To Over-Invest in FLRAA To Get It Online As Quickly As Possible”

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