The Navy's decision to not conduct ashore testing for a critical new technology bound for aircraft carriers was driven by engineers deeming the design not to be "high risk," according to the senior officer nominated to become the next chief of naval operations. Vice Adm. Michael Gilday explained that decision to Congress today during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee in response to questions from Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) about the Gerald Ford-class (CVN-78) carrier program. "That's...
