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November 9, 2023 | Local, Aerospace

Unit cost of Army watercraft more than twice the original price

The service is willing to accept the risk of a more expensive watercraft due to its importance in the Indo-Pacific, its acquisition chief said.

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/11/09/unit-cost-of-army-watercraft-more-than-twice-the-original-price/

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