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UPDATED Oct 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Navy Takes Delivery of Second Ford-Class Carrier
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The U.S. Navy took delivery of the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) in August 2026, about 15 years after steel was first cut. The second Ford-class carrier is reportedly 99% complete and will undergo testing and shakedown cruises before becoming operational.
WHO: U.S. Navy
WHAT: Took delivery of the USS John F. Kennedy, its second Ford-class aircraft carrier.
WHEN: Oct 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The carrier was delivered to the Navy after construction.
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