
U.S. Navy plan calls for 82 new ships, at $147B, by 2026
Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy's 30-year shipbuilding plan calls for building 82 new ships by 2026 at a cost of $ 147 billion, a significant increase over previous plans. The 23-page "Report to Congress on the Annual Long-Range Plan for Construction of Naval Vessels," released on Thursday, calls for construction of three new attack submarines, four large unmanned surface vessels, designation of a second shipbuilder for frigates and retirement of most of the Navy's current cruiser fleet. Advertisement It also refers to development of light amphibious warships and next-generation logistics programs. The announced plans differ from previous Navy projections, which in part include an increase of 44 ships between Fiscal Years 2021 and 2026 at a cost of $ 102 billion. The ambitious plan, based...