USS Eisenhower keert na groot onderhoud eerder terug naar vloot

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, a 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, has completed sea trials ahead of schedule following a 15-month overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia. The carrier, known as "IKE," underwent maintenance designed to extend its roughly 50-year service life and prepare it for modern operational demands. Over 4,000 personnel worked on repairs, upgrades, and modernizations during the project. The early completion strengthens U.S. fleet readiness at a time of high demand for naval deployments globally, though the carrier's next deployment location remains