The latest in the series is the USS Enterprise (CVN-80), a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier that officially entered the construction phase in 2019, but has since been beset by a series of delays.

The dual construction of Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81) is enabled by the successful implementation of the CVN 80/81 two-ship contract modification awarded in 2019 and modifications ...

Enterprise (CVN 80). The assembly, which is approximately 5 feet long and 1,000 pounds, reflects the shipyard’s pursuit of all opportunities to support construction using additive manufacturing.

Lessons learned are being used in the construction of two other carriers, including the future USS Enterprise, or CVN 80, which was estimated to be about 44% complete, the officials said.

The military plans to recycle around 35,000 tons of steel from the CVN-65 Enterprise into the new CVN-80 USS Enterprise carrier, according to Naval News.

CVN 80 Dry Dock Move HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division successfully moved the mid-body hull section of Gerald R. Ford -class aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80) within the dry dock for ...