Price tag for USS Gerald R. Ford could fall

Rising costs of building USS Gerald R. Ford have been contained and might fall, the U.S. Navy program official overseeing construction of the new aircraft carrier told a news conference.

Capt. Chris Meyer said workers at Newport News Shipbuilding have adapted to working with thin plate steel and costs for the new EMALS have been contained.

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