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March 31, 2026

Most advanced US aircraft carrier likely out of commission for a year: What’s wrong with it?

The nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is reportedly slated for lengthy repairs after a crippling “laundry fire”

Most advanced US aircraft carrier likely out of commission for a year: What’s wrong with it?

TL;DR

  • The USS Gerald R. Ford is in Split, Croatia, for repairs estimated to take 12-14 months after a laundry fire.
  • The fire, which originated in the ship's main laundry spaces, caused over 600 sailors to lose their bunks.
  • A Pentagon assessment noted insufficient data on the Ford class's operational suitability and concerns about the reliability of key systems.
  • The carrier has a history of technical issues, including a persistent faulty toilet system (VCHT) that requires extensive maintenance and incurs significant costs.
  • The prolonged absence of the Ford will likely increase the operational burden on other US carriers and could affect the decommissioning schedule of older Nimitz-class ships.

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