HII Prepares to Start First Simultaneous Assembly of Two USN Carriers
Newport News Shipbuilding is preparing to start work on the fourth carrier in the Ford-class marking the first time it has built two carriers simultaneously in the same dry dock. Assembly of the new Enterprise (CVN 80) has been underway for 26 months since the ceremonial keel laying in August 2022, and in early 2025 the yard anticipates starting assembly of Doris Miller (CVN 81). HII highlights that it operates the only shipyard in the United States capable of...
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