The US Navy’s grappling with another Ford-class supercarrier delay that could run into the next decade [Video]

The US Navy’s third Ford-class aircraft carrier is facing delays that might push its delivery to 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.

After a 45-day review ordered by Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro back in January, Navy leaders determined USS Enterprise (CVN-80) would be delayed from 18 to 26 months after its planned delivery date of March 2028. The supercarrier will now deliver in September 2029 at the absolute earliest — and May 2030 at the latest.

This assessment, which notes potentially more extensive delays than were shown in the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget documents, comes after reporting last fall indicated the Enterprise was delayed about a year.

The 45-day review also found that the majority of the Navy’s biggest programs, from its Block IV Virginia-class submarines to the Constellation-class guided missile frigates, …