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UPDATED Aug 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM ET
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Critics attack Navy plan to redesign Ford carriers
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Critics say a potential redesign of Ford-class aircraft carriers could prioritize aesthetics over operational capability.
WHO: Former senior U.S. official and naval experts
WHAT: Critics blasted a potential redesign of the Navy's next-generation Ford-class aircraft carriers, including moving the command-center island.
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 6:57 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: They criticized the potential redesign for making carriers resemble older designs and for elevating aesthetics over operational capability.
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