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Witnesses Question Navy’s Ability To Reach 300-Ship Fleet, Throw Support Behind LCS

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Friday, March 27th, 2009

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By Geoff Fein A panel of defense analysts and authors acknowledged yesterday before the House Armed Services Committee Seapower Subcommittee that the Navy will have difficulty reaching a 300-ship fleet, and that the service should drop the costly DDG-1000, but continue on with the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). Additionally, the witnesses said reforms are needed in the way platforms are acquired and the Navy should not be relocating an aircraft carrier from Virginia to Florida. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss)., subcommittee…

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