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CRS on DoD Procurement Programs

02.26.15 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service on various Department of Defense procurement programs and related issues include the following.

Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, February 24, 2015

The Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV): Background and Issues for Congress, February 25, 2015

Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC): Background and Issues for Congress, February 24, 2015

Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress, February 24, 2015

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, February 24, 2015

Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, February 23, 2015

Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress, February 23, 2015

Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress, February 23, 2015

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