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December 2022
Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Has Lot to Prove
Ordered in 2008 and commissioned in 2017, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on its maiden deployment in October 2022, years behind schedule and billions over budget. -
July 2022
JUST IN: Delayed Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Prepares for Multi-National Exercise
At long last, the Navy plans to deploy the oft-delayed USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier at a multi-national event this fall, officials announced recently. -
February 2016
Official: Navy to Maintain Maritime Superiority Despite Smaller Budget (UPDATED)
By Yasmin TadjdehDespite cuts to the Navy’s budget in the president’s fiscal year 2017 budget request, the service is still well positioned to meet much of its acquisition goals and respond to challenges in the future, said a naval official Feb. 17. -
February 2016
2017 Budget Request Boosts Navy Fleet
By Jon HarperThe Navy plans to buy seven battle ships in fiscal year 2017, as the service continues to grow its fleet in the face of increasing threats. -
January 2016
China Taking Steps to Make Aircraft Carrier Fully Operational
The Chinese navy, after running a series of arrested landing tests on its only aircraft carrier, is preparing to deploy it with an air wing aboard. -
December 2015
Augmented Reality Could Help Solve Ford-Class Carrier Cost Woes
By Allyson VersprilleExecutives at Newport News Shipbuilding, which is constructing the Navy’s next-generation Ford-class supercarriers, said new technology employing digital design and construction could help lower acquisition costs for the program. -
November 2015
Chief of Naval Operations: Navy Will Close 'Carrier Gap'
By Sandra I. ErwinChief of Naval Operations Adm Richardson says Navy Will Close 'Carrier Gap' -
September 2015
Funding Restricted for Ford-Class Carriers
By Jon HarperLawmakers are pushing new funding restrictions in an effort to control the costs of Ford-class aircraft carriers. -
July 2015
Acquisition Concerns Loom Large at CNO Confirmation Hearing
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July 2015
Northrop Grumman’s Naval Combat Drones Get Lifeline (UPDATED)
By Sandra I. ErwinNorthrop Grumman’s X-47B Naval Combat Drones Get Lifeline