Navy Names Rucker to Lead Maritime Acquisition and Accelerate Shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy appointed Rear Adm. Jonathan Rucker to lead Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime, overseeing acquisition of surface ships including carriers, combatants, and auxiliary vessels. The leadership change emphasizes accountability and faster shipbuilding, with implications for suppliers pursuing surface-fleet work and the Medium Landing Ship program, where Hanwha Defense USA received a $269 million construction award.