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Business/Financial

USS Independence Is The More Fuel Efficient of Two LCS Variants, Austal Official Says

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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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By Geoff Fein Aluminum multi-hull ships are more energy efficient than a steel monohull ship, an Austal USA official said yesterday at a naval energy conference. "Multi-hulls by their nature are more propulsion efficient. The long slender hulls have much less resistance...and lighter is better, no matter what speed," Bill Pfister, vice president, external affairs for Austal USA, told attendees yesterday at the American Society of Naval Engineers Energy Futures Symposium in Arlington, Va. "Fast ferry operators buy aluminum multi-hulls…

Congress

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 […]

Congress

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, […]

Congress

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. […]

Congress

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 […]