These investments will guarantee America's air superiority around the globe. The legislation also supports shipbuilding, a third Virginia class, an additional Virginia class submarine, and a third Columbia class ballistic missile submarine. Additionally, The bill contains block by authorization that allows the Navy to purchase two Ford class aircraft carriers under the same contract. This bill is a product of a long and thoughtful deliberative process aimed at rapidly arming our American war fighters with the most innovative and productive technology available. (01:26–01:33)
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Asserts that the NDA allows the Navy to purchase two Ford class aircraft carriers under the same contract.
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