Ford-Class Carrier Ready for Duty | Virginia Beach News

The USS John F. Kennedy, the Navy’s newest and second Ford-class aircraft carrier, has successfully completed sea trials — a major milestone before its official fleet entry. After four days of rigorous testing, the crew proved ready to operate this cutting-edge warship, despite delays and budget overruns from its original 2022 completion target. Program manager Captain Mark Johnson praised the team’s performance, highlighting the dedication of thousands involved in its construction. Now entering final outfitting, including installation of last four advanced weapon elevators, the ship is on track for delivery in spring 2027 — poised to become a cornerstone of America’s naval power projection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3589833fb5d68978