Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress

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Dec 4, 2025

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Jul 24, 2026, 5:50 pm UTC

Authors: Ronald O'Rourke

Source topics: Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection Forces

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