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US Navy secretary hopes new Friday office hours can prevent another frigate fiasco
- Navy Secretary John Phelan will personally oversee design changes for the LST 100, reserving Friday meetings at 5 p.m.
- The oversight aims to prevent cost overruns and delays that plagued the Constellation-class frigate program.
- The LST 100, a Dutch-designed landing ship, was chosen to meet Marine Corps mobility needs.
- Phelan emphasizes stable, producible designs and sticking with requirements once set.
- The LSM plan reflects a broader push to shorten acquisition timelines using mature designs.
- Experts note Phelan’s approach may influence future shipbuilding governance beyond the LSM program.
- The Navy canceled the Constellation frigate after facing cost and delay pressures.
- The LSM is designed to provide Marines with enhanced mobility in austere environments.
- The plan follows calls for closer oversight of shipbuilding and budget decisions.
- The initiative aligns with broader industry partnerships to modernize shipbuilding.
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