Navy Appoints Rear Adm. Jonathan Rucker to Lead PAE Maritime
The Navy named Rear Adm. Jonathan Rucker to lead the organization overseeing its surface-ship acquisition programs.
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Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced Rucker’s appointment in a Navy statement. PAE Maritime oversees acquisition programs for carriers, combat ships and auxiliary vessels.
Key details
- The Navy established PAE Maritime in March as one of five portfolio acquisition executive organizations in an acquisition reform effort.
- Before his appointment, Rucker served as design and construction director for Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager Submarines and led the Attack Submarines Program Executive Office.
- Hanwha Defense USA received a $269 million award to construct a vessel for the Medium Landing Ship program.
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