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CBO Says LSMs To Cost Two To Three Times Navy Estimates Per Ship

Friday, April 12th, 2024

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CBO Says LSMs To Cost Two To Three Times Navy Estimates Per Ship

Concept image for the Marine Corps Landing Ship Medium (LSM), previously called the Light Amphibious Warship (LAW). (Image: artist concept, screen shot from a Marine Corps Combat Development & Integration Youtube video)

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the Navy and Marine Corps’ new Landing Ship Medium (LSM) will cost about $340 to $430 million per ship, well over two times the Navy’s estimate at $150 million per hull. In a report released April 11, CBO says this range is dependent on the full load displacement of the final ship, since the current offereos have a range of options, particularly cargo space beyond the minimum requirement of 8,000 square feet. CBO estimates…

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