USS Gerald R. Ford

US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Reaches Preliminary Acceptance

The US Navy has conducted preliminary acceptance of the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, completing a final step towards delivery.

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US Navy to Revamp Jet Catapults Aboard Aircraft Carriers Under New Trump Directive

US President Donald Trump has issued a directive mandating the US Navy to abandon its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems and return to steam-powered equipment for future carriers.

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Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers: The Floating Airbases That Redefined Naval Power

This guide breaks down the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, exploring how the nuclear-powered supercarrier was developed, what makes it unique, where it has been deployed, and what lies ahead for the class.

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The Gerald R. Ford Class: A Guide to the US Navy’s Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier

The Ford class is the US Navy's biggest carrier redesign in decades. This guide breaks down what changed, why it matters, and how it reshapes strike operations.

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USS Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier Returns Home After 326-Day Deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Middle East ahead of the outbreak of war with Iran, returned home to the US.

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US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships

The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.

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USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has reached the US naval base of Souda Bay on Crete, en route to joining a massive military build-up in the Middle East.

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US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Completes Builder’s Sea Trials

The US Navy’s future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship in the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers, has completed builder’s sea trials.

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General Dynamics Secures Extended Support Deal for US Navy Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $987-million contract to extend development and support for the US Navy’s nuclear submarine programs.

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US Names Fifth and Sixth Ford-Class Carriers After Bill Clinton, George W. Bush

The US Navy’s 5th and 6th Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers have been named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

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