$857 Billion Defense Bill Adds 11 Ships, Drops Vaccine Mandate

The U.S. Congress has released the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal 2023, reports USNI News.

The defense bill includes $32.6 billion for the Navy to build 11 battle force ships, including three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, two Virginia-class submarines, two expeditionary fast transports, a Constellation-class frigate, a San Antonio-class amphibious ship, a John Lewis-class oiler and a Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ship.

The NDAA also "restricts"...