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U.S. military spending (from $778B in 2020 to $916B in 2023)
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Procurement efficiency
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Defense contractor accountability
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War legitimacy
The engineering problem is real.
The geopolitical framing is layered on top.
Other Known Issues on Ford-Class Carriers
The Ford-class has faced:
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Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) reliability concerns
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Advanced Arresting Gear delays
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Weapons elevator certification delays
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Software integration challenges
These are documented modernization pains in a first-in-class vessel.
They are not evidence of collapse — but they are evidence of complexity.
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