What Happened
Idle Time And Decommissioning Challenges Plague US Fleet
The US Navy has faced significant costs due to maintenance delays and idle time for its attack submarines, with a total of $3.4 billion incurred over the past decade. According to a report by the Government Accountability Office, 15 attack submarines are expected to enter inactive idle time from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2030, resulting in more than 14,000 days of inactive idle time and $3.1 billion in costs. The Navy has been attempting to mitigate the issue, but the GAO recommends further evaluation of alternative options to reduce idle time. The report was published by Breaking Defense.