U.S.S. Ronald ReaganCarriers Factor into Gates Decision Monday -- Information Dissemination
The internet is buzzing with Monday's impending announcement by Gates that will suggest the way ahead for the DoD. Among the rumors with credibility, the F-22 appears to be getting a reprieve from the budget hangman, while Future Combat Systems doesn't. For the Navy, it is difficult to tell, with some reports suggesting the DDG-1000 is on the list, while other reports are not specifically citing the DDG-1000. The real Navy platform mentioned as part of the rumors flying around is the aircraft carrier.
Representative Gene Taylor, a Democrat from Mississippi and chairman of a House seapower subcommittee, said questions had emerged about whether a new system for catapulting planes off the next generation of carriers would work. If it does not, the Navy would have to return to a traditional system, delaying the new carriers by a year.
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My Comment: I guess we will know what is truly happening this Monday.