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For 2025, here are some details about the US Navy shipbuilding plan.
The vessels to be decommissioned will serve as logistic assets. (Photo: Stars and Stripes)
US Navy Shipbuilding Plan
The US Navy shipbuilding plan includes decommissioning 19 vessels in 2025, including 10 ships before their expected service lives. This is part of the Navy’s long-term strategy for fleet composition, detailed in their 30-year shipbuilding plan.
According to a published article by Janes.com, some of the proposed decommissioning in their US Navy shipbuilding plan include guided-missile cruisers like USS Shiloh and USS Lake Erie, as well as USS Philippine Sea and USS Normandy.
These ships will be transitioned to logistic support assets. The Navy’s decision to decommission as detailed in their US Navy shipbuilding plan is part of a larger effort to modernize and optimize their fleet for future challenges.
By transitioning these ships to logistic support assets, the Navy can allocate resources more efficiently and effectively. This strategic move in the US Navy shipbuilding plan reflects the Navy’s commitment to maintaining a strong and agile maritime force in the years to come.
Navy’s FY 2025 Budget
In a published article by USNI News, the Navy’s budget for FY 2025 includes purchasing 6 battle force ships and retiring 19 ships.
The budget prioritizes readiness over modernization, with a reduced shipbuilding request and postponed new programs.
It seeks $257.6 billion, with $203.9 billion allocated to the Navy and $53.7 billion to the Marine Corps.
The Navy intends to retire older platforms such as cruisers, fast transports, and Littoral Combat Ships after conducting a detailed hull-by-hull assessment.
