Defense Acquisitions: Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Program Emblematic of Challenges Facing Navy Shipbuilding
Download or Read eBook Defense Acquisitions: Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Program Emblematic of Challenges Facing Navy Shipbuilding PDF written by Paul L. Francis and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Paul L. Francis |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 21 |
Release | : 2009-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437909074 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437909078 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Defense Acquisitions: Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Program Emblematic of Challenges Facing Navy Shipbuilding by : Paul L. Francis
Book excerpt: 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.