A new report from government auditors points to a lack of design stability, stemming from critical mismanagement by the Navy, as the key factor responsible for years of delays now expected for the $22 billion Constellation-class frigate program. Published today, the Government Accountability Office report says the Navy’s decision to begin construction of the lead frigate before completing the ship’s design caused the current “standstill” in construction and the projected three-year delivery delay for the lead ship. GAO provides five...
