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Navy Ready To Propose Limiting DDG-1000 Buy At Two

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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

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By Geoff Fein Following a high-level meeting yesterday with top DoD leaders, the Navy is poised to notify Congress of its intention to build only two DDG-1000s and restart the DDG-51 production line, according to sources. For some time, the Navy has been looking at limiting production of the multi-billion dollar Zumwalt-class ships to two, while determining the cost benefit of restarting the Burke-class line. An issue for lawmakers has been making sure General Dynamics [GD] Bath Iron Works is…

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