The US Navy’s shipyard overhaul is going to cost billions more and take decades longer than planned, watchdog warns
Unforeseen issues have led to increased costs and extended schedules for the overhaul program of the Navy's four public yards, the GAO said.
The Government Accountability Office released a report highlighting major setbacks in the US Navy's $200 billion, 50-year plan to overhaul its public shipyards. These challenges stem from unforeseen expenses and escalating complexities. The project aims to repair deteriorating facilities that have hindered maintenance duties for the Navy's fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
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