Delays have plagued the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class carrier program. The third Ford-Class carrier, the USS Enterprise, is behind schedule and may not join the fleet until 2030.
“The holdup, which Navy leaders said is due to supply chain issues and lingering effects of COVID-19, is the latest problem in the Ford program and comes at a time when some rivals are outpacing American shipbuilding efforts,” Business Insider reported.
Further delays
A January review found that the USS...