Defense Acquisitions: Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Program Emblematic of Challenges Facing Navy Shipbuilding: Congressional Testimony
- ISBN-10
- 1437909078
- ISBN-13
- 9781437909074
- Pages
- 17
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-02-01
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
- Author
- Paul L. Francis
Description
The U.S. Navy is about to begin construction of the first Zumwalt-Class destroyer (DDG 1000) amid considerable uncertainties and a high likelihood of cost and schedule growth. Significant cost growth and schedule delays are persistent problems that continue to compromise the Navy¿s shipbuilding goals. This testimony focuses on: (1) the challenges faced by the DDG 1000 program; and (2) the strain such challenges portend for long term shipbuilding plans. Charts and tables.
