A Government Accountability Office report released September 25, 2026, warned that the U.S. Navy's Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program could cost over $200 billion and require approximately 50 years to complete, citing inadequate cost controls and lack of regular evaluations.
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A Government Accountability Office report released Sept. 25 said the Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program could cost more than $200 billion and take about 50 years to complete. Launched in 2018, the program rebuilds and upgrades four public shipyards that maintain the Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines [navytimes.com#1][defenseone.com#1][breakingdefense.com#1].
A new report from the Government Accountability Office found that the massive program lacks regular evaluations and risks running up its costs. The post The Navy’s shipyard upgrades could take 50 years, cost $200 billion appeared first on Task & Purpose .