US Navy's Carrier Fleet Faces Delays and Reductions Through 2027

The delivery of the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) has been delayed by two years to March 2027 due to issues with new systems like the Advanced Arresting Gear and Weapons Elevators, impacting the Navy's carrier fleet which will temporarily drop to 10 carriers for about a year. The delay is part of broader challenges in building Ford-class carriers, including lessons learned from previous ships and supply chain issues, with the next carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN-80), also facing delays.