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Shipbuilding·Gerald R. Ford-class

Navy Funds USS Clinton Carrier

4 sources · first reported 2d ago

via Defence Blog

The US Navy has awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries $336.1 million to begin buying materials for the future USS William J. Clinton aircraft carrier. The contract covers advance procurement for the fifth Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier.

Why it matters

The USS William J. Clinton will be a key component of the US Navy's future fleet, providing advanced capabilities for power projection and defense. The contract award marks an important milestone in the ship's development.

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