The oldest active aircraft carrier "Nimitz" extends service time.
On March 14 local time, reporters learned that the U.S. Navy stated that the service life of the active-duty aircraft carrier "Nimitz," the oldest in the fleet, will be extended until March 2027, approximately 10 months longer than originally planned.
The U.S. Navy had previously planned to retire the carrier in May 2026. Navy officials indicated that the current plan is to officially cease the ship's service in 2027. This decision comes amid ongoing conflicts between the U.S. and Iran.
Last year, the "Nimitz" carrier completed a 9-month deployment and carried out missions multiple times through the Strait of Hormuz. (Reporter Zhang Yingzhe)
The U.S. Navy has extended the service life of the Nimitz aircraft carrier until March 2027, delaying its retirement from May 2026. This decision is made in the context of ongoing tensions with Iran, and the Nimitz recently completed a 9-month deployment, including operations in the Hormuz Strait.
- The Nimitz aircraft carrier's service life is extended to March 2027.
- Originally planned to retire in May 2026.
- This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
- The Nimitz completed a 9-month deployment last year.
- The carrier has operated in the Hormuz Strait.