CBO: New LSM medium landing ships would cost two to three times more than Navy estimates

Back in January, Naval Sea Systems Command issued the Navy’s initial Request For Proposals (RFP) for the detail design and construction (DD&C) of six landing ship medium (LSM) ships. Now it appears those ships could cost way more than the Navy estimates. In response to a request from the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has prepared a report on the planned LSM program. Previously called the light amphibious warship (LAW), the new ship is expected to...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/cbo-new-lsm-medium-landing-ships-would-cost-two-to-three-times-more-than-navy-estimates/

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