Cancellation did not immediately end work on the first two ships. Continued construction was reportedly intended to support the yard in the near term while policymakers considered how to use its shipbuilding capacity over the longer term. The report separates the fate of the class from the industrial consequences of withdrawing work from the builder. Congress's decisions on the revised acquisition effort could affect fleet capability, funding requirements, and the naval industrial base.
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Why construction continues on the first two Constellation hulls
Continued work on the first two Constellation hulls was reportedly intended to support the yard while policymakers considered its longer-term use.