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08-07-2025
- Business
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Navy's carrier fleet faces temporary reduction through 2027 as new ships hit development snags
The U.S. Navy will drop from 11 to 10 aircraft carriers for about a year once the USS Nimitz is decommissioned next year, as recent budget documents show a new carrier will be delayed from its original delivery date. According to the Department of Defense Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget estimates, Newport News Shipbuilders was expected to deliver the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) to the Navy by July 2025, but that has since shifted to March 2027. "The CVN 79 delivery date shifted from July 2025 to March 2027 (preliminary acceptance TBD) to support completion of Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) certification and continued Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) work," FY 2026 shipbuilding budget book reads. Both the Advanced Arresting Gear certification and Advanced Weapons Elevator work are systems that were incorporated into the Ford class carriers. Inside America's 6Th-gen Arsenal: B-21, F-47, And The Future Of Air Dominance HII's Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia told USNI News that it is taking lessons learned and applying them with the new ships in its class. Read On The Fox News App "Specifically, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) construction was fairly advanced when many Ford lessons were realized, precluding timely implementation of lessons learned for Kennedy," Todd Corillo, HII company spokesperson, told the publication. "In contrast, Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81) have been able to incorporate, leverage and capitalize on Ford lessons learned earlier in the construction process." Also being shifted was the delivery of the USS Enterprise (CVN-80), which was expected to be delivered in September 2029, but has since been pushed back to July 2030. Uss Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Sailing Toward Middle East Ahead Of Schedule, Us Official Says "The CVN 80 delivery date shifted from September 2029 to July 203 due to delays in material availability and industry/supply chain performance," the document's footnotes read. USNI reported that the Navy originally planned to pursue a dual-phase delivery approach for the Kennedy but has since switched to a single-phase delivery, which added two additional years of work to the vessel's design and construction contract. Under the new plans, the Kennedy would be outfitted to handle the fifth-generation F-35C Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II and be outfitted with the new Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar, USNI reported. Second Navy Fighter Jet Goes Overboard From Truman Aircraft Carrier, Pilots Ejected Officials originally thought the dual-phase approach would save the Navy money when it came to construction costs and by minimizing the downtime between the Nimitz decommissioning and Kennedy delivery. These delays come as the USS Nimitz prepares to be decommissioned. Commissioned on May 3, 1975, the Nimitz is the oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy. It is currently on its final sea voyage in the Middle East, as the Nimitz is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2026. The deployment is significant because the Nimitz was also deployed in 1980 when its helicopters were part of the failed U.S. effort known as Operation Eagle Claw to rescue the American hostages being held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. The U.S. has been in a shadow war against Iran ever since. Fox News Digital's Danielle Wallace contributed to this article source: Navy's carrier fleet faces temporary reduction through 2027 as new ships hit development snags
Fox News
07-07-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Navy's carrier fleet faces temporary reduction through 2027 as new ships hit development snags
The U.S. Navy will drop from 11 to 10 aircraft carriers for about a year once the USS Nimitz is decommissioned next year, as recent budget documents show a new carrier will be delayed from its original delivery date. According to the Department of Defense Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget estimates, Newport News Shipbuilders was expected to deliver the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) to the Navy by July 2025, but that has since shifted to March 2027. "The CVN 79 delivery date shifted from July 2025 to March 2027 (preliminary acceptance TBD) to support completion of Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) certification and continued Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) work," FY 2026 shipbuilding budget book reads. Both the Advanced Arresting Gear certification and Advanced Weapons Elevator work are systems that were incorporated into the Ford class carriers. HII's Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia told USNI News that it is taking lessons learned and applying them with the new ships in its class. "Specifically, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) construction was fairly advanced when many Ford lessons were realized, precluding timely implementation of lessons learned for Kennedy," Todd Corillo, HII company spokesperson, told the publication. "In contrast, Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81) have been able to incorporate, leverage and capitalize on Ford lessons learned earlier in the construction process." Also being shifted was the delivery of the USS Enterprise (CVN-80), which was expected to be delivered in September 2029, but has since been pushed back to July 2030. "The CVN 80 delivery date shifted from September 2029 to July 203 due to delays in material availability and industry/supply chain performance," the document's footnotes read. USNI reported that the Navy originally planned to pursue a dual-phase delivery approach for the Kennedy but has since switched to a single-phase delivery, which added two additional years of work to the vessel's design and construction contract. Under the new plans, the Kennedy would be outfitted to handle the fifth-generation F-35C Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II and be outfitted with the new Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar, USNI reported. Officials originally thought the dual-phase approach would save the Navy money when it came to construction costs and by minimizing the downtime between the Nimitz decommissioning and Kennedy delivery. These delays come as the USS Nimitz prepares to be decommissioned. Commissioned on May 3, 1975, the Nimitz is the oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy. It is currently on its final sea voyage in the Middle East, as the Nimitz is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2026. The deployment is significant because the Nimitz was also deployed in 1980 when its helicopters were part of the failed U.S. effort known as Operation Eagle Claw to rescue the American hostages being held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. The U.S. has been in a shadow war against Iran ever since.
Business Wire
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ISN ® to Provide Contractor Qualification Services to Newport News Shipbuilding, a Division of HII
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, announced HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division, the largest industrial employer in Virginia and a leader in the design, construction, and maintenance of ships, has selected ISNetworld ® to assist in reviewing and verifying contractor compliance information. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, the largest military shipbuilding company in the U.S., is renowned for its critical role in designing and constructing nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy. Newport News Shipbuilding selected ISN's contractor management platform to enhance compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) processes and uphold its commitment to safety and operational excellence. 'ISN is proud to help Newport News Shipbuilding advance its safety and contractor management processes,' said Brittany Surine, Executive Vice President at ISN. 'We look forward to working together to improve safety on Newport News Shipbuilding's jobsites and to support national defense and innovation in shipbuilding.' For more information on ISN's industry-leading software and services, visit About ISN ISN is the global leader in contractor and supplier information management, with more than 20 years of experience connecting 850 Hiring Clients in capital-intensive industries with 85,000 active contractors and suppliers to promote safety, health, and sustainability in the workplace. ISN's brands include ISNetworld ®, a global online contractor and supplier management platform, Transparency-One ®, a responsible sourcing platform built to bring transparency to supply chain management, and Empower ®, a worker-level app built to keep workers moving forward. ISN has 14 offices around the globe which provide award-winning support and training for its customers in more than 85 countries. ISN takes pride in leading worldwide efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of contractor and supplier management systems and in serving as a world-class forum for sharing industry best practices, benchmarking performance, providing data insights among its members, and helping decision makers, including board members, ensure contractor and supplier risk is assessed and monitored. For more information, visit
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former USS Enterprise being prepared for finale tow
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Final preparations are underway at Newport News Shipbuilding to prepare for the departure of the longest — and quite possibly one of the most long lived and prosperous — naval vessel ever built. Tuesday, Newport News Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson shared that an aircraft elevator had moved for the final time on board the former USS Enterprise (CVN65.) The ship, which also happens to be the Navy's first nuclear aircraft carrier, is slated to be dismantled in the next few years. The elevators, used to move aircraft from the hangar bay to the flight deck, are being permanently attached to the flight deck in preparation for the ships move to the yet to be announced shipyard that'll complete the work. Built between 1958-1961 by Newport News Shipbuilding, the ship, also known as 'The Big E,' served for more than 50 years before being decommissioned in 2017. While a final tow date has yet to be announced, HII has already announced that some steel has already been cut in order to be apart of the next Enterprise (CVN80.) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Shipwreck explorers find iconic rare CAR while scouring sunken WW2 aircraft carrier – and can even read unique reg plate
AN ICONIC wooden car has been discovered in the wreckage of the famed US warship, downed by a Japanese submarine during WWII. Historians are baffled as to why the 1940-41 black Ford Super Deluxe Woody was aboard the aircraft carrier - now 16,650 feet below the surface. 5 The World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown Credit: Newport News Shipbuilding 5 The car found among the remains of the USS Yorktown shipwreck Credit: 'National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 5 A 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Woody Credit: Wikipedia The World War II aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown, famously sank during the Battle of Midway in 1942 - fought between the US and Japan. While the ship was first rediscovered in 1998, no one is believed to have noticed the vintage car among the wreckage until now. The baffling discovery was made on April 19, when The historic shipwreck is located roughly 1,000 miles northwest of Honolulu in Hawaii. Footage shows the remains of the 809-foot-long aircraft carrier - known to host about 2,200 personnel and 90 aircraft. Right beside the shipwreck, near the carrier's elevator three, sits the vintage classic - upright. Its distinct, boxy, upright shape, canvas top, chrome bumper and spare tire on the back are still visible - despite over 80 years of decay underwater. A closer look through the camera revealed flared wheel arches, traces of a fabric roof, chrome detailing, rectangular rear windows, a split windshield and parking lights above the headlights, researchers said. Most read in Motors 'Why is there a car on this boat?' a researcher can be heard saying on a live-stream of the expedition. It is unclear why the car was on board the Yorktown. One theory is that the car was parked on the deck of the USS Yorktown while the ship was docked at Pearl Harbor for emergency repairs after the Battle of the Coral Sea. Historians have also guessed that it could have been the car of someone important, like Rear Admiral Frank Fletcher, who was the operational task force commander at the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway. NOAA Ocean Exploration suspects the car is a '1940-41 Ford Super Deluxe 'Woody' in black'. 'It has a license plate on the front that can be partially read saying 'SHIP SERVICE' at the top, but the lower part is illegible due to corrosion,' NOAA reports. 'Evidently staff cars of the Ford Super Deluxe model were common with the Navy and Army ashore; however, as of yet, they haven't been able to find a 'Woody' in service for staff officers, so that is potentially unique for this ship." The front plate of the car was discovered in the hangar of USS Yorktown during the seventh dive of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition on April 20. On aircraft carriers, the hangars would have been where planes were stored and worked on. Read more on the Irish Sun This has led historians to suspect that it may have been there for transportation or repairs during the ship's time in port. The expedition by NOAA Ocean Exploration is said to be the first time cameras were sent inside the wreck. What happened to the USS Yorktown? The USS Yorktown was an early aircraft carrier in the US Navy, launched in 1936. It was named after the Battle of Yorktown from the American Revolutionary War. It was one of the most important American carriers in the early stages of World War II, playing a major role in the Pacific Theatre. Yorktown participated in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942 - the first naval battle in history fought entirely by aircraft from carriers. Although damaged in that battle, the Yorktown was repaired in just three days at Pearl Harbor so it could join the American fleet for the Battle of Midway in June 1942. During the Battle of Midway, Yorktown's planes helped sink two Japanese carriers - a major turning point in the Pacific War. But Yorktown was heavily damaged by Japanese bombers and torpedo planes. It was then hit again by a torpedo from a Japanese submarine. The ship was abandoned and sank on June 7, 1942, around 200 miles northeast of Midway. 5 The car's canvas top, chrome bumper and spare tire on the back can be seen Credit: 'National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 5 Organisms stuck on the shipwreck Credit: 'National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
