US Editionu.s. Navy's Next Supercarrier, Uss John F. Kennedy, Began Sea ...
- On Jan. 28, 2026, the USS John F. Kennedy set sail under its own power from Newport News to begin manufacturer sea trials, certifying major systems ahead of March 2027 delivery under Huntington Ingalls Industries.
- Lessons from USS Gerald R. Ford prompted the Navy and HII to address early-class issues during USS Kennedy's trials, crucial for fleet readiness under the 'rule of thirds' framework.
- Featuring next‑generation gear, the Kennedy incorporates EMALS electromagnetic catapults, advanced weapons elevators, and the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar using AN/SPY-6 technology and gallium nitride processing.
- Operationally, the carrier depends on its escorts because the Kennedy will lead a carrier strike group protected by DDG-51 Flight III destroyers, with escorts handling long-range intercepts while the Kennedy's sensors and construction remain vital.
- The carrier's long build timeline — about 11 years to trials — and lengthy refueling and complex overhaul cycles highlight how maintenance can sideline carriers for years.
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USS John F Kennedy exposes America's carrier crunch vs China
The USS John F. Kennedy’s progress toward service highlights both the US Navy’s investment in carriers and the mounting pressure on a fleet stretched thin by global commitments. This month, multiple media outlets reported that the US Navy’s next carrier, the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), returned to Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Newport News […] The post USS John F Kennedy exposes America’s carrier crunch vs China appeared first on…
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Navy TimesNewest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy aces sea trials
The U.S. Navy’s second nuclear-powered Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier completed testing Wednesday, roughly a week after it powered out to sea.The USS John F. Kennedy, which is set to join the fleet in 2027, returned to Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia, after leaving on Jan. 28 to evaluate at-sea systems and equipment, a Navy release said.“John F. Kennedy going to sea for the first time is truly momentous,” said Capt. Doug Langenberg, J…
World's most powerful new supercarrier completes sea trials
The future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) has successfully completed Builder’s Sea Trials at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, marking a major milestone in the construction of the U.S. Navy’s second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command stated. Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers (PEO CVN) said the trials were completed on 4 February and represented the first time the ship had gone to sea. According …
The aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy CVN79 has successfully completed the tests of construction at sea. It is the second nuclear propulsion carrier of the Gerald R. Ford class.
CVN-79 completes builder's sea trials
HII announced today that the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) successfully completed builder's sea trials, a landmark for the second Gerald R. Ford-class ship. The trials consist of in-port and at-sea demonstrations that allow HII and the Navy to ensure the ship’s operational readiness, including testing of the ship’s hull and mechanical and electrical systems. “Taking Kennedy to sea is a testament to the grit and determination of the w…
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