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USS Nimitz retirement delayed amid US shipbuilding industry issues

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The USS Nimitz, the world's longest-serving aircraft carrier, is experiencing operational difficulties, according to a CCTV report. Its retirement, initially planned for 2026, has been postponed to March of next year. This extension is attributed to issues within the US shipbuilding industry and the delayed delivery of the second Ford-class carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy. AI

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USS Nimitz retirement delayed amid US shipbuilding industry issues

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alcott Wei ·

    USS Nimitz soldiers on but ‘glory days are over’: CCTV report

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