The US Navy is still grappling with elevator problems on its new Ford-class supercarriers

USS Gerald R. Ford sailors load a weapons elevator on the flight deck.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nolan Pennington

• The US Navy's next aircraft carrier is almost finished but faces challenges with its elevators, among other technology.
• The advanced weapons elevators were previously an issue on the first-in-class USS Gerald R. Ford.
• Navy officials suggested in written testimony to Congress that they could affect the new USS John F. Kennedy.