GAO: Navy Attack Sub Maintenance Delays Cost $3.4B, 15K Lost Days

A GAO report quantifies a decade of attack submarine maintenance delays, citing over 15,000 lost operational days and $3.4B in costs, with backlogs worsening as decommissioning capacity lags. The report highlights a growing readiness gap in the U.S. submarine force, a key strategic asset in the Indo-Pacific. The Navy faces a capacity crunch at its four public shipyards, with no near-term fix identified.