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Future USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Completes Acceptance Trials
The 100,000-ton carrier completed one of its final tests before joining the fleet, after delays tied to arresting gear and elevator work.
- The USS John F. Kennedy successfully concluded acceptance sea trials on Saturday, bringing the Navy's second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier closer to its scheduled 2027 delivery.
- Since its October 2019 launch, the Kennedy has faced significant delays; the $13.2 billion vessel was originally scheduled for July 2025 delivery and is intended to replace the aging Nimitz-class ships.
- Newport News Shipbuilding conducted the four-day, crew-led testing period after the vessel departed Virginia on Wednesday; evaluations assessed whether the ship met contractual specifications and crew members were adequately trained.
- With trials complete, the ship will now undergo preliminary acceptance in the James River while construction continues on four advanced weapons elevators; Newport News Shipbuilding Vice President Derek Murphy praised the crew's readiness.
- One of the final hurdles before joining the fleet, this milestone positions the CVN 79 for spring 2027 delivery, though the Ford-class program has faced years of delays and billions in cost overruns.
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