Ford-Class Carriers and the New Ships Reshaping the U.S. Navy

By Chris Lange Published Feb 13, 11:45AM EST

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Five Ford-class aircraft carriers are under construction, expanding carrier capability with improved operational efficiency.
Virginia-class attack submarines account for 10 of the 37 vessels currently in the Navy’s shipbuilding pipeline.
Two Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines are under construction, representing nuclear deterrent modernization.

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Ford-Class Carriers and the New Ships Reshaping the U.S. Navy — © A crane moves the lower stern ... (CC BY 2.0) by Official U.S. Navy Page

For more than a century, aircraft carriers have served as the centerpiece of American naval power, projecting influence far beyond the horizon. Now, the arrival of even more Ford-class carriers signals the Navy’s latest step forward, pairing increased operational efficiency with systems built for the tempo of modern conflict. But the story extends well beyond a single class of carrier. A broader portfolio of shipbuilding programs is quietly expanding the fleet’s capabilities, reflecting a deliberate effort to balance technological advancement with strategic durability. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the future ships of the U.S. Navy.

To determine the future warships and submarines of the U.S. Navy, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the Upcoming U.S. Navy Commissionings, a military data site. We compiled data on all ships and submarines that have at least had their keel laid and ordered these alphabetically. We included supplemental information regarding the classification of vessel, unit type, and current status.

Here is a look at the ships and submarines that will be entering the U.S. Navy in the coming years:

Why Are We Covering This?

US+Navy+Aircraft+carrier | Though huge for a ship, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) makes for an extremely tight air base (Image Credit: US Navy)

Knowing the most recent ships and submarines to enter the U.S. Navy is important for understanding the state of national security in the United States. Also the Navy is primarily how the United States projects power across vast distances and maintains a secure balance within the global community.

USS Arizona (SSN 803)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Keel Laid Dec ’22
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Arkansas (SSN 800)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Launched Jul ’25
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Barb (SSN 804)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Bougainville (LHA 8)

Class: America-class
Type of naval vessel: Amphibious assault ship
Status: Christened Dec ’23
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS Cleveland (LCS 31)

Class: Freedom-class
Type of naval vessel: Littoral combat ship
Status: Delivered Nov ’25
Construction site: Marinette WI

USS Constellation (FFG 62)

Class: Constellation-class
Type of naval vessel: Frigate
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Marinette WI

USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826)

Class: Columbia-class
Type of naval vessel: Ballistic missile submarine
Status: Keel Laid Jun ’22
Construction site: Groton CT

USS Doris Miller (CVN 81)

CVN-81 USS DORIS MILLER (CC BY-SA 4.0) by TMKNIGHT

Class: Gerald Ford-class
Type of naval vessel: Aircraft carrier
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Enterprise (CVN 80)

Class: Gerald Ford-class
Type of naval vessel: Aircraft carrier
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Fallujah (LHA 9)

Class: America-class
Type of naval vessel: Amphibious assault ship
Status: Keel Laid Sep ’23
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS George M. Neal (DDG 131)

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS George W Bush (CVN 83)

Aerial drone photo of USS Gerald R. Ford latest technology nuclear powered aircraft carrier anchored in deep blue open ocean sea

Class: Gerald Ford-class
Type of naval vessel: Aircraft carrier
Status: Planned
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Harrisburg (LPD 30)

Class: San Antonio-class
Type of naval vessel: Amphibious transport dock
Status: Christened Jan ’25
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124)

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Delivered Nov ’25
Construction site: Bath ME

USS Hector A. Cafferata (ESB 8)

Ghana+navy | USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conducts a tracking exercise with Italian and Ghana navy ships in the Gulf of Guinea.

Class: ESB-class
Type of naval vessel: Expeditionary mobile base
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: San Diego CA

USS Idaho (SSN 799)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Delivered Dec ’25
Construction site: Groton CT

USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)

Greece+navy | USS Ross pulls into Souda Bay, Greece.

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Launched Mar ’25
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS John E. Kilmer (DDG 134)

Poland+navy | USS Gravely (DDG 107) Departs From Gdynia, Poland, May 11, 2022

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Bath ME

USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)

A crane moves the lower stern ... by Official U.S. Navy Page

A crane moves the lower stern ... (CC BY 2.0) by Official U.S. Navy Page

Class: Gerald Ford-class
Type of naval vessel: Aircraft carrier
Status: Fitting Out
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126)

Aegis+Combat+System | 330-CFD-DN-SD-04-09221

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Christened Sep ’25
Construction site: Bath ME

USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002)

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120416-N-AL577-001 (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Naval Surface Warriors

Class: Zumwalt-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Launched 2018
Construction site: Bath ME

USS Massachusetts (SSN 798)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Delivered Nov ’25
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Oklahoma (SSN 802)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Delivered Dec ’25
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127)

Bulgaria+navy | USS Carney and Bulgarian Navy conducts an exercise in the Black Sea.

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Christened Jul ’24
Construction site: Bath ME

USS Quentin Walsh (DDG 132)

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Bath ME

USS Richard G. Lugar (DDG 136)

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Bath ME

USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7)

Class: ESB-class
Type of naval vessel: Expeditionary mobile base
Status: Delivered Sep ’24
Construction site: San Diego CA

USS Sam Nunn (DDG 133)

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS Silversides (SSN 807)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Tang (SSN 805)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Groton CT

USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128)

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Delivered Dec 25
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS Thad Cochran (DDG 135)

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS Utah (SSN 801)

USS Utah (SSN 801) at Freedom Festival (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Ben P L

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Christened Oct ’25
Construction site: Pascagoula MS

USS Wahoo (SSN 806)

Class: Virginia-class
Type of naval vessel: Attack submarine
Status: Under Construction
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS William Charette (DDG 130)

Class: Arleigh Burke-class
Type of naval vessel: Destroyer
Status: Keel Laid Aug ’24
Construction site: Bath ME

USS William J Clinton (CVN 82)

Class: Gerald Ford-class
Type of naval vessel: Aircraft carrier
Status: Planned
Construction site: Newport News VA

USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827)

Class: Columbia-class
Type of naval vessel: Ballistic missile submarine
Status: Keel Laid Aug ’25
Construction site: Groton CT

About the Author Chris Lange →

Chris Lange is a writer for 24/7 Wall St., based in Houston. He has covered financial markets over the past decade with an emphasis on healthcare, tech, and IPOs. During this time, he has published thousands of articles with insightful analysis across these complex fields. Currently, Lange's focus is on military and geopolitical topics.

Lange's work has been quoted or mentioned in Forbes, The New York Times, Business Insider, USA Today, MSN, Yahoo, The Verge, Vice, The Intelligencer, Quartz, Nasdaq, The Motley Fool, Fox Business, International Business Times, The Street, Seeking Alpha, Barron’s, Benzinga, and many other major publications.

A graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, Lange majored in business with a particular focus on investments. He has previous experience in the banking industry and startups.

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