The US Navy has paid $111,000,000 to keep the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Enterprise parked while it waits to be taken apart. The spending is tied to the carrier’s decommissioning and dismantling timeline.
WHO:US Navy
WHAT:Paid $111,000,000 to park the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Enterprise while it waits to be taken apart
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The carrier is being kept parked while it waits for dismantling.
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