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The US Navy's EMALS system was evaluated during the Ford's deployment, with a focus on its reliability and sortie generation rate. The test aimed to assess the system's performance in real-world conditions. The results of the test will inform future development and potential improvements to the EMALS system.
The future USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier completed acceptance trials and is set for final delivery in spring 2027. The trials were conducted off the Atlantic Coast over four days. The ship is the second Ford-class aircraft carrier.