The second ship of the U.S. Ford-class aircraft carrier has launched a modernization upgrade program.

The USS John F. Kennedy, the second aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy's Ford class, has already become obsolete before completing its construction task, as the U.S. Navy has asked its builder, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), to modernize the ship. According to the website of the U.S. magazine The National Interest, the upgrade will cost 140 million dollars, but the contractor has not yet received a down payment from the Pentagon.

The U.S. War Department stated that this upgrade is crucial for enhancing the combat capability of the "John F. Kennedy" aircraft carrier, aiming to meet needs that were not considered when the order was placed. It is expected that the upgrade of the "John F. Kennedy" aircraft carrier will be completed by June 2026.

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