.jpg "The Navy plans to buy nine ships in 2016 to include $3.2 billion for two new DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-Class destroyers, $5.3 billion for two new Virginia-class attack submarines, $1.4 billion for three Littoral Combat Ships and one new amphibious transport dock or LPD 17")
The Navy received the largest boost of any of the services in the Pentagon's 2016 budget proposal announced Monday as the Navy looks to buy two new Virginia-class submarines, refuel the George Washington aircraft carrier and offer increased sea pay to its sailors, amongst other initiatives.The Navy's 2016 budget request asks for $10 billion more than last year to pay for increases in shipbuilding, research, operations and maintenance, readiness and personnel. Overall, the Navy's budget proposal is $160.9 billion.
"Across the full scope of the request there was a strong focus on innovation and reform," said Adm. William Lescher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Budget.
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