The Congressional Research Service has updated several of its reports on Navy ship and submarine programs:
Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)/Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy TAO(X) Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
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