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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