US Navy’s USS Lincoln May Need Three Years for Post-Conflict Readiness
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, …
The replacement of the USS George Washington with the USS Lincoln has intensified concerns regarding the United States Navy’s capacity to respond to global developments and sustain prolonged operations, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing officials and analysts. Data published by the Mehr News Agency highlighted these concerns.
The U.S. Navy operates 11 active aircraft carriers, all of which require repairs following the completion of their missions.
Brian Clark, a former U.S. Navy officer and fellow at the Hudson Institute, stated that the repercussions of a conflict with Iran could necessitate three years for the USS Lincoln to return to its previous state of readiness. This assessment suggests significant operational impacts following any such engagement.
Earlier reports by Newsweek, referencing Ilan Macasker, a former financial monitor at the U.S. Department of War, indicated that the Congressional Budget Office estimates the daily operational cost of an aircraft carrier at $5.5 million. A deployment of 269 days for such a vessel could incur costs close to $1.5 billion.
