uss boxer drydock maintenance
Maintenance & Repairs Is Underestimating USS Boxer’s 48‑Month Plan
In 2023, the USS Boxer dry-dock contract cost $149.8 million, yet analysts often overlook the $1.5 million hourly expense that drives true budget pressure. The Navy’s stated goal is a 48-month turnaround, but the underlying schedule and cost assumptions mask a series of hidden inefficiencies that can