DOT&E: CVN-78 combat system issues inhibiting ship's self-defense ability

摘要

The Navy discovered issues with the combat systems for the aircraft carrier Gerald Ford (CVN-78) that inhibit its self-defense ability, according to a new report from the Pentagon's top weapons tester. The report, published yesterday by Director of Operational Test and Evaluation Robert Behler, advises the Navy to put funding toward the rest of its Self-Defense Test Ship engagements.