Ford-Class Carriers: Budget, Schedule, and Workforce Woes

The Ford-class aircraft carriers, including the John F. Kennedy and the upcoming Enterprise and Doris Miller, are facing significant budget and schedule issues. The John F. Kennedy is now projected to cost $13.4 billion, 18% over its original estimate, and is running 5 years behind schedule. The Enterprise is expected to cost $14.5 billion, and the Doris Millers cost has jumped 25% to $15.6 billion, with its delivery date pushed back two years. These cost overruns and delays impact national security and taxpayer dollars, with officials calling for accountability from shipyards. The main challenges include a shortage of skilled tradespeople, aging workforce, and the need to streamline production. Despite these hurdles, shipyards and the Navy are working to address the issues, focusing on increasing hiring and retention, and leveraging long-term savings from advanced technology. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48c7c4c7a4df624d