Navy willing to pay more for more maintainable ships

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/navy-league/2021/08/04/navy-willing-to-pay-more-for-more-maintainable-ships/

The Navy is willing to pay more for new ships upfront if it means saving on maintenance and personnel costs throughout the life of the program.

https://peterholland765.wordpress.com/2021/08/05/navy-willing-to-pay-more-for-more-maintainable-ships/