The USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is facing a significant delay in its midlife refueling and overhaul, extending the process by 14 months to nearly five and a half years.
-Ongoing supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and post-COVID challenges have impacted the upgrade timeline.
-Once completed, Stennis will be one of the most advanced Nimitz-class carriers, equipped with new propulsion systems, electronic upgrades, and enhanced technologies like the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS). Despite delays, the Navy is working to accelerate production to ensure the carrier is fully mission-ready.
Navy’s John C. Stennis Faces Lengthy Delay in Midlife Overhaul
The USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is facing a significant delay in its midlife refueling and overhaul, extending the process by 14 months to nearly five and a half years.
Ongoing supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and post-COVID challenges have impacted the upgrade timeline.
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