Partial Delivery - Total Obfuscation

Over the years of this blog, we’ve noted the rise in accounting games that the Navy has been playing to hide the true costs of we…

Small Air Wings And Small Carriers

I’ve noted in recent discussions that there is some confusion about “small” carriers.  I’ve stated that small carriers are useles…

Frigate Budget

Let’s continue our budget data examination.  Here’s some budget numbers on the new LCS frigate from the 2019 initial frigate cons…

Burke Class Cost Breakdown

Here’s an informational post on ship construction costs as typified by the Burke class.  Data is taken from the Navy’s Shipbuildi…

Pick A Number, Any Number

The Navy’s latest fleet size target is now 355 ships. “The Navy needs potentially as much as $150 billion over current budget pla…

Shipbuilding Buying Power

I’ve long had the sense that carriers and ships, in general, are becoming more expensive on a relative basis and, if true, I can’…

LCS vs. Burke Construction Times

Here’s an interesting little tidbit.  What is the average construction time of an LCS (time from the date laid to date commission…

Are You Freaking Kidding Me?

Are you freaking kidding me???? As reported by USNI News, the Navy is going to conduct an in-depth review of the Ford because of …