News released December 10 indicates delays in construction efforts as well as re-inspections are necessary for Virginia class submarines. Northrup-Grumman Newport News reported finding discrepancies in welds for these new boats.
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This seems to be s disturbing trend (especially considering I have orders to one) with new faulty construction issues from contractors supplying the Navy with new ships. Considering the news earlier this year about delays and hull troubles with the Navy's new amphibs, there is certainly reason to be concerned about quality issues, especially given cost over runs on some ships of 80% original quoted price. That's money from tax payers, that the Navy is supposed to be protecting their investment.
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So when has the government ever protected tax payer dollars?
Carol
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