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CVN-78 Taking Parts From CVN-79, Navy Says No Delays To Construction

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

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CVN-78 Taking Parts From CVN-79, Navy Says No Delays To Construction

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) transits the Atlantic Ocean on June 4, 2020. The carrier was conducting integrated air wing operations during its 18-month Post-Delivery Test and Trials (PDT&T) period. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy confirmed it is cannibalizing parts from an aircraft carrier under construction and putting them on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) so it can deploy on time in 2021. Navy spokesman Capt. Clay Doss told Defense Daily that some parts slated for the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) are being shifted to “augment CVN-78 readiness while it is in a maintenance availability.” USNI News first reported the issue on Nov. 15. Doss said this process is outlined…

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