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US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Suffers Another Failure
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier’s propulsion system suffered a previously undisclosed failure in January, forcing the ship to return to port.
US Navy, Pentagon Agree to Shock Test $13 Billion Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Shock trials for the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will proceed as planned.
Making a 355-Ship Fleet Reality: US Navy Considers Buying 2 Supercarriers at Once
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is considering whether to buy its next two aircraft carriers together instead of individually.
US Navy Wants to Delay Shock Trials of $13 Billion Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is seeking to postpone shock trials for its new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Completes First Flight Operations
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s new class of aircraft carriers conducted its first fixed-wing flight operations at sea.
US Commissions New 100,000-Ton Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford
By Ankit Panda
The lead ship of the Ford-class is the most expensive warship ever built for the U.S. Navy.
US Navy Sets Commissioning Date for $13 Billion Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s most expensive warship ever will be commissioned in July.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of $13 Billion Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s new class of aircraft carriers was delivered to the service on May 31.
Carrier Wars: Imagine a US Navy Without the F/A-18 Super Hornet
By Robert Farley
What would a U.S. Navy without the F/A-18 Super Hornet look like?
US-India Aircraft Carrier Working Group Meets
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Chinese hackers target India, Modi and Obama set up a hotline, and more. Weekend links.
Solving the US Navy's Carrier Fleet Puzzle
By Robert Farley
The United States' Navy still faces a vibrant debate on the future of its aircraft carriers and supercarriers.
South Korea May Be Stealing US Defense Technology
Plus, China eyes new U.S. ships warily. Mid-week defense and security links.
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