(Editor's note: Subsequent to publication, Inside Defense received information that the budget offset was coming from future carrier funding. The Enterprise (CVN-80) is included in that line item.) The Navy and the Office of Management and Budget are in discussions over the budget offset for a second Littoral Combat Ship in the fiscal year 2018 budget and plan to notify Congress of their decision before the July 4 recess, multiple sources confirmed to Inside Defense . The Navy initially...
