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EMALS technology on Ford carriers will help the US Navy accomplish its mission
Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems on all four planned Ford-class carriers just makes sense, now and in 2071.
By Vice Adm. Lewis W. Crenshaw Jr. (ret.)
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The Navy’s new plan to fix Ford’s elevator failures
With only two of Ford’s 11 elevators operating — and no firm schedule for delivering the remaining nine — the Navy brought a “team of experts” from both the government and private industry on board the Ford to fix the snafus, according to a top Pentagon official.
By Mark D. Faram
Nothing really matters, anyone can see: PODCAST
Defense Nerds Podcast for June 3, 2019: The many controversies of Trump's visit to Japan and Jim Mattis' new book.
A fighting Ford prepares to join the fleet
The Navy’s top officer says the troubles plaguing the Navy’s newest flattop have been solved and he expects that it soon will terrorize foes and fascinate friends.
By Mark D. Faram