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CNO: Truman Sidelined For Future Technology Investments

CNO: Truman Sidelined For Future Technology Investments
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

The Chief of Naval Operations on Wednesday said the service is canceling the refueling of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) to focus on new technologies, even while the leaders of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Seapower subcommittee reiterated their strong opposition to the move. Speaking at the McAleese annual budget conference, Adm. John Richardson said the high-level message of the FY ’20 Navy budget request is both a focus on great power competition and moving forward with emerging…

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