Some Navy subs are waiting years for shipyard work, and that's costing billions of dollars
US Navy submarines face years-long waits for shipyard maintenance. Delays have cost billions and reduced fleet availability. Yard capacity shortfalls drive the backlog. The situation threatens undersea readiness and force projection.
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