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The Navy wants a larger fleet, but it’s not clear it can be built

"It's not hulls that matter. It's launchers that matter, it's inventories that matter. It's the nature of your munitions mix that matters," said Anand Toprani.

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FILE- Shipyard workers at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., prepare a submarine for float-off, July 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Navy says carrier overhaul shift will help sailors

The Navy will outsource more aircraft carrier overhaul work to industry, aiming to free sailors for training and operations while streamlining maintenance.

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In this April 14, 2016 photo, shipyard worker Anthony Diggs, of Newport News, Va., works on a flight deck light during a tour of the USS Gerald R. Ford at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. The Navy refers to its newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, as β€œ4.5 acres of sovereign U.S. territory.” (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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