WASHINGTON- Led by Chairman Randy Forbes (R-VA) and Ranking Member Joe Courtney (D-CT), the Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces today released their proposals for the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)...
Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces Markup
FY16 NDAA
Led by Chairman Randy Forbes (R-VA) and Ranking Member Joe Courtney (D-CT), the Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces today released their proposals for the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Subcommittee will meet at 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 23rd, in Rayburn 2118. The markup will be webcast on the committee's YouTube page or at the HASC OpsCenter. The Seapower & Projection Forces Subcommittee mark is available here: Subcommittee Mark.
The Seapower proposal provides vital capabilities for the projection of force across the world's oceans. Specifically, this year's proposal:
Provides continued support for funding for the Ford-class Carriers, which will replace the Nimitz class;
Supports the President's request for two new Arleigh Burke Flight IIA/III destroyers and two Virginia class submarines;
Supports the Navy's request for three new Littoral Combat ships;
Supports funding to complete LPD-28, and allows for advance procurement for an Afloat Forward Staging Base and a new LX(R) amphibious class ship;
Acknowledges the importance of a robust submarine force by providing R&D funding for the Ohio-class Replacement Submarine in the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund. Additionally, the proposal expands the authorities of the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund to better manage Ohio-class Replacement effort;
Increases procurement of Tomahawk missiles to 198, the minimum needed to sustain production;
Retains 11 cruisers in the Navy force structure and limits the cruiser maintenance availability to two years;
Continues the committee's support for an aircraft carrier based, unmanned deep penetrating strike capability.
