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Battle over 170 Navy ships threatens 1980s buildup
Washington reports a costly dispute over 1.8 billion in claims from four shipbuilders Newport News Litton Electric Boat and National Steel risking delays to多 the Navy plan to expand to 600 ships by the 1980s The conflict centers on cost overruns alleged by contractors and Navy demands to cover losses while Adm Rickover and Shrontz push for settlements and possible government ownership options The talks affect carrier cruiser submarine and helicopter carrier projects and have drawn comments from Carter and defense officials about industry relations and procurement timetables.
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Washington
United States
Jimmy Garter
Navy
Pentagon
Ite
wAdm
Rickover
Asst
Defense
Frank A.shrontz
Knight News Service
Department
Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co
Ingalls
Litton Industries
Electric Boat
General Dynamics Corp
National Steel & Shipbuilding
Adm
Carter
Shrantz
Litton
Newport News Shipbuilding
Shrontz