USS Gerald R. Ford’s Captain On Why The Carrier’s New Island Design Works
USS Gerald R. Ford’s skipper tells us about the pros and cons of a smaller island set farther back than on the Nimitz class.
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America’s Troubled New Aircraft Carrier Will Finally Go On Its First Deployment Next Year
After multiple issues and delays, the USS Gerald R. Ford is now set to go to sea for its maiden deployment in 2022
Close-Up Photo Shows China’s New Aircraft Carrier Rapidly Taking Shape
China’s first truly indigenous carrier, which will be the third flattop for the People’s Liberation Army Navy, boasts massive capability enhancements.
Navy’s Aviation Boss Lays Out Big Vision For Drone-Packed Carriers Of The Future
The Navy’s Next Generation Air Dominance program is now seeking to replace its Super Hornets and Growlers with a family of systems.
The Pentagon Is Once Again Considering Early Retirement For One Of Its Aircraft Carriers
The fate of the USS Harry S. Truman, which was spared decommissioning in 2019, is up for review as a cost-saving measure.
Navy Tests Autonomous Aerial Supply Drone From Its Newest Supercarrier
The Navy hopes that small resupply drones could revolutionize its at-sea logistics chains for carriers and other warships.
Navy Looking At America And Ford Class Derivatives In New Light Aircraft Carrier Studies
Greater emphasis on unmanned aircraft, including ones that take off and land vertically, could also impact light aircraft carrier proposals.
Navy’s New Controversial Shipbuilding Plan Raids Air Force And Army’s Piggy Banks
The Navy’s latest shipbuilding plan requires extra funding to pay for a new class of aircraft carriers, extra frigates, and more.
Everything We Just Learned About The Navy’s Dubious Path To A 500 Ship Fleet
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has offered new details about the Navy’s future force structure and how the Pentagon hopes to pay for it.
Navy Chief Says USS Bonhomme Richard Fire Damaged Most Decks, Gutted Island, Warped Flight Deck
Fires also broke out on another Navy amphibious assault ship last week and a carrier under construction this week.