Ford-class redesign concerns could affect F/A-XX fighters
By The BriefBrief
Specialists cited by 19FortyFive say the US Navy’s planned redesign of the nuclear Ford-class aircraft carrier—potentially reverting to a steam-powered system—could carry negative implications for the development of the next-generation F/A-XX 6th-generation fighters.
WHO:Carrier-design specialists speaking to 19FortyFive
WHAT:Concerns were raised that a Ford-class carrier redesign involving a possible return to steam power could negatively affect the F/A-XX 6th-generation fighter program.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Concerns were raised that changing the carrier’s propulsion approach could create negative implications for the F/A-XX 6th-generation fighters.
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