USN studying alternatives to Nimitz size and type of aircraft carriers

Since earlier this year, the U.S. Navy has been researching on alternatives to Nimitz size and type of aircraft carriers.

By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Fifth Fleet (USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)_130829-N-RX668-1011) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition informed Congress on the ongoing study last week.

No further details were available.

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