The future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, under construction at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding in 2023. (Photo: HII)
By Rich Abott |
@ReaderRabott
19 days ago |
06/06/2025
highlights Navy/USMC

If the Navy procures  the fifth and sixth Ford-class aircraft carriers as a block buy, it could save taxpayers about $5 billion over buying them individually, the Navy’s top acquisition official told lawmakers Wednesday.

Testifying before the House Armed…

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