Pentagon Notifies Congress of Two-Carrier Buy, Contract Expected by End of January
06 Januari 2018 The U.S. Navy wants to grow its fleet to 355 ship by 2032 (photo : National Interest) The US Department of Defense has officially notified the Congress of its intention to buy two aircraft carriers at once in a move that is expected to bring some $4 billion in savings. In a letter on December 31, the Pentagon formally informed the Congress about the block buy of two Ford-class aircraft carriers. US Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, welcomed the announcement. “This smart move will save taxpayer dollars and help ensure the shipyards can maintain a skilled workforce to get the job done. Newport News builds the finest carriers in the world, and I know they are ready to handle this increase in work as we make progress toward the Navy’s goal of a 355-ship fleet,” Kaine said. Following the confirmation, the navy could award the official contract by the end of January, according to USNI News. The announcement on December 31 follows a reque...