Ships Costing U.S. $37 Billion Lack Firepower, Navy Told!

do u know? each taxpayer would WORK FOR 9 DOLLARS AN HOUR FOR 21 YEARS FOR THEM TO flush 37 billion down the toilet? WTF?

[link to www.bloomberg.com]


Vice Admiral Tom Copeman, the commander of naval surface forces, called on the Navy to consider a ship with more offensive capability after the first 24 vessels are built, according to a Navy official who asked not to be identified discussing the confidential document.

Copeman’s memo, prepared late last year at the request of Admiral Jonathan Greenert, the chief of naval operations, indicates the Navy may be starting to re-examine the $37 billion program. The ship has been beset by troubles, including cracks and corrosion, its price has doubled since 2005 to $440 million per vessel and a decision to build two versions will add to longterm operating costs.