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2026-03-26 Science & Technology

New problems identified on aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford after fire – media

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[Regnum] The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which suffered a fire, has discovered new technical problems, Bloomberg reported.

Unexpectedly. Because neglect in one area often is the leading indicator of neglect everywhere.

The aircraft carrier involved in the conflict with Iran has left the Middle East and arrived at a port on the Mediterranean island of Crete. Pentagon experts fear there may be serious problems on board the vessel, the exact cause of which has not yet been determined.

The department added that the current tests are insufficient to assess the ship's "operational suitability" and the reliability of several of its key systems, including the jet engine launch and recovery system.

Experts express doubts about the ability of the carrier, as well as other ships of its class, to detect and intercept enemy aircraft and missiles. It is also unclear how well the Gerald R. Ford's systems will perform under continuous takeoffs and landings.

A fire broke out on the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford on March 12, and firefighting efforts lasted more than 30 hours. Two crew members suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Dozens more crew members suffered smoke and combustion inhalation.

The US Navy command assured that the emergency was not related to combat operations, the propulsion system was not damaged, and the aircraft carrier remains fully combat-ready.

A source told The New York Times that the ship, carrying 4,500 sailors and fighter pilots, has been at sea for 10 months. According to the source, the carrier's crew members were told their deployment would likely last until May, making it a full year. This is twice the typical carrier deployment time.

The Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported that the crew of the American aircraft carrier is suspected of deliberately setting the ship on fire to end the mission early. Due to the fire, approximately 600 sailors have lost their berths and are forced to sleep on tables or the floor. The crew is also unable to wash their clothes.

In late February, the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford experienced problems with its sewage system while deployed off the coast of Iran, causing at least one toilet to malfunction daily.

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Posted by badanov 2026-03-26 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1812 views ] Top

1 Arson on deployed ships is not unheard of. I saw a case of it once. The location doesn’t match what I expect for that crime. Usually, the arsonist wants to save people so they set it in a berthing area. This was in the laundry. Maybe they forgot to remove the dryer lint.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-03-26 05:53|| 2026-03-26 05:53|| Front Page Top

2 Fact is, the Ford class has been in trouble from the beginning. And it sure seems that the geniuses at Navsea, the same ones that brought you the LCS and Constellation frigate and DDG-1000 debacles, have been all through it screwing things up.
Bear in mind, they're already building more.

Posted by ed in texas 2026-03-26 09:26|| 2026-03-26 09:26|| Front Page Top

3 @1 is there someone who would stand out in the berthing areas, but not the main laundry?

For some reason this reminds me of one those students who call in a bomb threat when they didn't study for a test: panicked, didn't think things through and didn't want anyone to get hurt.

Posted by Chantry 2026-03-26 09:39|| 2026-03-26 09:39|| Front Page Top

4 I'll add that maybe this fire wasn't expected to get as bad as it did by the arsonist

Posted by Chantry 2026-03-26 09:46|| 2026-03-26 09:46|| Front Page Top

5 "You were previously serving on the Bonhomme Richard? Hmmm"

Posted by Frank G 2026-03-26 10:18|| 2026-03-26 10:18|| Front Page Top

6 Like many NYT articles, it's long on speculation and devoid of facts.

Posted by EMS Artifact 2026-03-26 10:44|| 2026-03-26 10:44|| Front Page Top

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