Aircraft Carriers III

interesting to see how these days even a 'feel good' article (kidding with Deployable Lasers. etc.)

is wary; just

Conclusion
The capabilities of the next generation CSG will be essential in the event of peer conflict. It will provide robust maritime air power and contribute to the IADS network through state-of-the-art airborne early warning28, 5th and 4th+ generation fighters, and missile defence ships operating advanced versions of the Aegis Weapons System. While air threats to the CSG are becoming increasingly capable, if the Alliance invests in the right defensive (and offensive) capabilities, the CSG will survive against a peer adversary, and remain a viable, valuable asset in the Joint Force Commander’s portfolio.

here;
Will the Aircraft Carrier Survive?

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Jura said:

interesting to see how these days even a 'feel good' article (kidding with Deployable Lasers. etc.)

is wary; just

Conclusion
The capabilities of the next generation CSG will be essential in the event of peer conflict. It will provide robust maritime air power and contribute to the IADS network through state-of-the-art airborne early warning28, 5th and 4th+ generation fighters, and missile defence ships operating advanced versions of the Aegis Weapons System. While air threats to the CSG are becoming increasingly capable, if the Alliance invests in the right defensive (and offensive) capabilities, the CSG will survive against a peer adversary, and remain a viable, valuable asset in the Joint Force Commander’s portfolio.

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DANG GUMMIT! I Feel so GOOD after reading this, I'm gonna take a "snow day"! tommorow

An article stating the bleeding obvious here, but remember the delays are not due to problems with the ships or aircraft, but caused entirely by the parsimonious attitude of the Government:

Obi Wan Russell said:

An article stating the bleeding obvious here, but remember the delays are not due to problems with the ships or aircraft, but caused entirely by the parsimonious attitude of the Government:

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well your link is almost two years old (dated 19 March 2017)

anyway Aug 18, 2018

Jura said:

the QE program has been pathetically slow,

("Should all go according to plans, an initial carrier strike operating capability is expected to be reached by December 2020, while a Carrier Enabled Power Projection (CEPP) capability is expected by 2026 (full CEPP meaning having both carriers in operation with F35B jets and the Crowsnest radar).

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)

taking several WW2-durations from a contract announcement to the point when they might be able to hit something (if weaponry is purchased for the aircraft),

so I wouldn't be surprised if the Admiralty were asked, 'You could do like two decades without carriers, so how much do you need them except for sailing to New York to brag'

?!

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Jan 8, 2019

Jura said:

Nov 2, 2018
now
SECNAV to Trump: Ford Carrier Weapons Elevators Will be Fixed by Summer, or ‘Fire Me’

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the text: ... oh who cares here

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USS Gerald R. Ford receives first functional weapons elevator

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Jura said:

Jan 8, 2019
and
USS Gerald R. Ford receives first functional weapons elevator

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Nobody, but carry on! We bought a BIG BOAT, it FLOATS, it goes like STINK!, It will carry, launch, and recover a hell of a lot of AIRPLANES, with EMALS, the elevators go up, and they go down, most of the time, LOL! and we got the damn thing on sale for under 14 BILLION BUCKs, "hell of a deal", I think we ought to buy a bunch more, don't you???

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Nobody, but carry on! We bought a BIG BOAT, it FLOATS, it goes like STINK!, It will carry, launch, and recover a hell of a lot of AIRPLANES, with EMALS, the elevators go up, and they go down, most of the time, LOL! and we got the damn thing on sale for under 14 BILLION BUCKs, "hell of a deal", I think we ought to buy a bunch more, don't you???

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well four more have been ordered as far as I know (CVN-79 to -82)

Dec 8, 2018

Jura said:

I think more interesting is why the Wasp leaves that quickly (I mean the real, yet unknown, reason)

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USS America Will Head to Japan to Serve as Next Forward-Deployed Amphibious Flagship

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“[Wasp] is coming around because of maintenance – her time in [the Forward-Deployed Naval Force] is over out in Japan, America‘s going out there. She’s coming back because of maintenance and dock loading and stuff like that,” Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander of Naval Surface Forces and Naval Surface Force Pacific, said ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 16, 2019) Chief Machinist's Mate Franklin Pollydore, second from left, from Georgetown, Guyana, goes over safety procedures for the Upper Stage 1 advanced weapons elevator with Sailors from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department. The elevator is the first to be delivered to the ship and marks a major milestone for Ford and the entire Ford-class of aircraft carriers. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeff Troutman)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer is briefed by USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings on the Upper Stage 1 advanced weapons elevator from atop Ford's flight deck during a tour of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiana A. Raines) (This image has been altered by blurring badges for security purposes.)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer is briefed by USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings on the Lower Stage 5 and 7 advanced weapons elevators during a tour of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier. Spencer and James Geurts, the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, visited Ford to see first-hand and hear from Sailors on the progress being made during the ship’s post-shakedown availability at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiana A. Raines) (This image has been altered by blurring badges for security purposes.)

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer is briefed by Lt. Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) ordnance handling officer, on the Upper Stage 1 advanced weapons elevator during a tour of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiana A. Raines) (This image has been altered by blurring badges for security purposes.)

Jura said:

well four more have been ordered as far as I know (CVN-79 to -82)

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"I just love it when a plan comes together", quoting Hannibal Smith,,, where's the A Team when you need em!