U.S. Navy Focuses On Surface Ship Funding

By Michael Fabey

The U.S. Navy’s focus on funding surface fleet ships in the fiscal 2012 budget request is proving to be a bonanza for aircraft carriers, Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA-7) amphibious assault replacement ships and San Antonio LPD-17-class vessels.

The Navy plans to spend a combined amount of about $6 billion for construction and research and development ...

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