On 12 February of this year, the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sustained damage to the starboard side near the stern when it was struck by the cargo ship Besiktas-M. The incident occurred in the Mediterranean Sea near Port Said, close to the exit of the Suez Canal, an area known for its dense maritime traffic.
Earlier this week, new photos of the carrier surfaced, taken during a visit by President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy.
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The images revealed that eight months after the collision, the damage has still not been repaired it was simply repainted. During the high-profile event attended by thousands, the damaged area was discreetly covered with flag, as noted by The War Zone.
The U.S. Navy later released a statement confirming that the visible, cosmetic damage to the carrier, which is indeed minor, will be repaired during the ship's next scheduled overhaul, as planned.
To ensure watertight integrity immediately after the incident, the affected compartments were reinforced with new bulkheads.
As of now, it remains unclear when exactly the Truman's major overhaul will begin, though it is expected to take place within the next year.
Earlier, Defense Express reported that India has set its sights on building a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, something even the Soviet Union never achieved, though the project may face serious challenges of its own.
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