Vice Adm. Tom Moore, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command, told USNI News that the service is keen to execute a two carrier block-buy to save time and money.
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Wahl (PCU Facebook Page of USS Gerald R. Ford) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Moore said during the interview on Dec. 18 that it will allow the service “to get (CVN) 81 quicker” as materials can be ordered for both ships at the same time.