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Lacking Ship Plan, Lawmakers Question If Navy Can Achieve 313-Ship Fleet

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Friday, May 15th, 2009

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By Geoff Fein Lawmakers yesterday questioned the Navy's ability to achieve a 313-ship fleet, given the service plans to buy eight ships in the FY '10 budget but decommission seven in the same time period. Additionally, one House Armed Services Committee (HASC) member questioned whether the Navy should take research and develop funds planned for the DDG-1000 and Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine replacement and use them to buy fighter jets and ships. Ranking member Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.) asked Chief…

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

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Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

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All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

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Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]