Navy’s shipyard revamp could cost more than $200 billion: GAO
The Navy originally estimated that the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) would cost approximately $21 billion.
Despite fire, lengthy deployment, Navy expects only six-month maintenance for USS Ford
The Ford wrapped up its 326-day deployment in May.
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White House budget director calls for fifth public shipyard amid push to expand fleet
“From a maintenance standpoint, we're pushing hard for an additional public shipyard,” the OMB director said.
Bridging the gap: Why the Navy put an admiral in charge at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
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Navy taps AECOM to refurbish berths, dry docks for future aircraft carriers
The contract announcement is one in a series the Navy has made to revitalize its four public shipyards.
Attack sub Pasadena returns to fleet after schedule delays
The Pasadena's availability was done as part of a pilot project for a service-wide effort to improve the four public shipyard's efficacy.
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