Navy overrules cost expert on Trident sub buy
Navy signed a 285.4 million contract for the first Trident submarine despite protests by procurement director Gordon W. Rule who called the price phony. Navy and Defense Department officials defended the price and said rules cited by Rule did not apply. Rep. Aspin urged a congressional investigation into the Trident program.
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Navy Trident contract sparks renewed budget row
The Wisconsin Democrat cites Defense Department analyst Rule criticizing the Navy’s Trident submarine deal as imprudent. He notes the first ship price at 310.7 million and argues fixed price terms risk repeated overruns, urging a shift to cost-type contracts amid Congress debates on weapons purchases and strategic submarine roles.
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Iran offers Grumman loan for F14 program
Iran offered to lend money to Grumman Corp to continue F14 promotion. Rep Otis G Pike said Iran has on order Mi Fids and Senate delays keep funding in question. State Department delaying Egypt accords while Cyprus crisis looms. Piper said Kissinger must approve Iranian financing.
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