News

The US Navy is still grappling with elevator problems on its new Ford-class supercarriers
Continued problems with the advanced weapons elevators could affect the delivery of the Navy's next Ford-class carrier, Navy officials indicated.
National Security Journal on MSN4d
The Navy’s Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Nightmare Is Back
At issue are two of the carrier’s more advanced systems, which are apparently experiencing teething problems. -Congressional ...
The shipbuilding industrial base is warning that the US Navy's aircraft carrier delay could be a disaster
Without a start date for CVN 82, USS William J. Clinton, thousands of suppliers are worried their production lines will go ...
USNI News8d
First Columbia-class Sub, Two Aircraft Carriers Face Delivery Delays, Navy Officials Tell Senate
The lead ship in the Columbia class of nuclear submarines is facing delivery delays of up to 18 months, and “critical path ...
WMRA1d
New Navy Secretary promises massive investment in shipbuilding
The Trump Administration promises a massive investment in shipbuilding for both commercial vessels and the military.
Defense News on MSN3d
Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet
The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals ...
AOL8d
The US Navy is still grappling with elevator problems on its new Ford-class supercarriers
The Navy directed Business Insider to the joint statement when asked the specific problems with the weapons elevators and potential delays to CVN 79's delivery. The Ford class' elevators are ...