The US Navy’s Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Nightmare Is Back
Story by Caleb Larson • 18h
Key Points - The delivery of the US Navy's second Ford-class aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), is likely to be delayed beyond its July 2025 contract date.
-Navy officials cited "critical path challenges," particularly with the ship's Advanced Weapons Elevators and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (including EMALS), during a recent Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
-While initial Ford-class design issues are considered resolved, these new production-focused problems on CVN-79 highlight ongoing pressures within US shipbuilding.
-This delay could impact the Navy's timeline for fielding these advanced carriers, crucial for power projection in contested environments.
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