Rapid Fire 2010-04-12: Sustainable Shipbuilding?
Apr 11, 2010 21:41 UTC- CNA says US Navy’s shrinkage at a tipping point [full report, PDF]. USN Commander Henry J. Hendrix argues that the US Navy needs “More [Rickey] Henderson, Less [Barry] Bonds” in its fleet structure, refines the Influence Squadron concept. See also New Wars’ “Dissecting the Influence Squadron” – Part 1 | Part 2.
- Lexington Institute: “Northrop Backed Into Shipbuilding, And It Can Back Out”
- Frost & Sullivan: The US defense budget has remained stable, despite cuts in RDT&E programs for immature technologies not directly related to existing ground forces operations.
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