New US aircraft carrier delayed two years. Is the Navy losing power?

The United States Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, the future USS Doris Miller (CVN-81), is facing a two-year construction delay. News outlets reported this month that the Ford-class carrier will not be ready on time. This is not just a shipbuilding problem. Analysts say the delay reveals deeper cracks in America’s global carrier power. The USS Doris Miller was meant to be a symbol of naval strength. Now, its late arrival raises questions about the Navy’s ability to maintain a strong presence at sea. The delay adds to a growing list of issues with the Ford-class program. These ships are the most advanced carriers in the world, but they have faced technical problems and rising costs. Each setback reduces the number of operational carriers the US can deploy. For a country that relies on its navy to project power, a late carrier is a weakness. The USS Doris Miller will not sail anytime soon. The question now is: what will the US Navy do without it?