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Navy Secretary Admits USS Boise Failures, Calls for New Funding

4/11/2026

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Navy Secretary John Phelan acknowledged failures with the USS Boise, saying, "we screwed up."
The USS Boise will be scrapped after $800 million in overhaul attempts, as maintenance could reach $1.9 billion.
U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a 2027 budget of under $42 billion for 19 ships, a figure Phelan warns may not suffice for the 'Golden Fleet'.
Phelan urges prudent shipbuilding and seeks $65.8 billion for 34 new vessels.

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Navy Secretary John Phelan acknowledged failures with the USS Boise, saying, "we screwed up."
The USS Boise will be scrapped after $800 million in overhaul attempts, as maintenance could reach $1.9 billion.
U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a 2027 budget of under $42 billion for 19 ships, a figure Phelan warns may not suffice for the 'Golden Fleet'.
Phelan urges prudent shipbuilding and seeks $65.8 billion for 34 new vessels.