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The Gerald R. Ford-class carriers are currently in development as the replacement for the current Nimitz-class carriers; however, given their price tag and the current budget situation, there's a very good chance that Congress and DoD will opt to keep upgrading the Nimitz-class vessels rather than invest in a totally new ship design, at least for another few years.

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