Military Industrial Complex
Attack sub USS Boise scuttled after only one patrol in 11 years
It's been docked for repairs for a decade, costing the taxpayer $800 million — a poster child for the Navy’s procurement issues
April 20, 2026
It's been docked for repairs for a decade, costing the taxpayer $800 million — a poster child for the Navy’s procurement issues
The services are slashing programs that teach officers the language and cultural skills critical to avoiding misunderstandings and crisis
At best, the Navy will receive three troublesome ships that will cost more than $10 billion each before then entire scheme is abandoned
Autonomous maritime vessels could keep armed service members out of harm’s way — if they don’t set off new wars in the process
The establishment wants you to believe it's all about the number of ships but the rot runs much deeper, which can lead to delusional strategy
In this new world order of military burden sharing between America and Europe it's not clear the British Royal Navy is up to the task
