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US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Suffers Another Failure
May 10, 2018

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
April 06, 2018

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
March 22, 2018

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
February 09, 2018

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
July 31, 2017

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
July 24, 2017

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
June 22, 2017

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
June 04, 2017

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
November 17, 2015

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
August 22, 2015

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
January 16, 2015

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
October 30, 2013

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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