HII's Newport News unit achieves preliminary acceptance of John F. Kennedy

The ship is the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

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HII said on September 29, 2026, that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has achieved preliminary acceptance of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).

Key facts

Ship
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)
Class
Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Division
Newport News Shipbuilding

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Source: The company's release on GlobeNewswire, September 29, 2026.

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