The littoral warship being built for the Navy by General Dynamics will face a cost overrun similar to that of a competing vessel made by Lockheed Martin, Navy acquisition executive Delores Etter said today. The Littoral Combat Ship program involves two designs being developed separately by GD and Lockheed Martin. The ships are intended to combat small boats, diesel submarines and mines close to foreign shores. These days, however, cost growth is the most dangerous threat to the program. The...
