"The U.S. Navy is constantly in the business of modernizing its force, refreshing older hulls, and pushing new technologies into service. The most recent commissionings and additions highlight this push as advanced Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Virginia-class attack submarines are joining the fleet. This comes alongside a new generation of frigates in the Constellation class, which was influenced by NATO allies. These new additions bring upgraded radar, sensors and defensive systems that allow the US Navy to further project power around the globe."
"The Ford-class supercarriers are both in late-stage construction and testing phases at Newport News Shipbuilding. They feature a number of new systems, namely an upgraded powerplant from the Nimitz-class and improved weapons elevators-not to mention, state-of-the-art radar. These new supercarriers promise higher sortie rates, as well. However, they have been burdened with supply-chain issues which have resulted in scheduling delays. Originally, the Enterprise was expected for a 2025 summer delivery, but this has been postponed with a new target for March 2027."
The U.S. Navy is modernizing its fleet by commissioning Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, Virginia-class attack submarines, and Constellation-class frigates influenced by NATO allies. New ships include upgraded radar, sensors, and defensive systems to enhance global power projection. Nimitz-class carriers are being phased out in favor of Gerald R. Ford-class supercarriers, with additional carriers scheduled over the next decade. Ford-class carriers include upgraded powerplants, improved weapons elevators, and advanced radar to enable higher sortie rates. Supply-chain issues have delayed delivery schedules, moving the USS Enterprise from a planned 2025 delivery to March 2027. Destroyers comprise roughly 30% of active vessels and submarines about 25%.
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