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Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier
US Navy May Not Buy More Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service may cap the number of Ford-class carriers at four.
US Navy to Christen Second Ford-Class Carrier This Weekend
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS John F. Kennedy will be christened on December 7.
U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier may not be ready to deploy until 2024, according to recent congressional testimony.
US Navy’s Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Delayed Again
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The delay is due to additionally timed needed to repair the carrier’s nuclear propulsion system and weapons elevators.
USS Gerald R. Ford Accepts Second Advanced Weapons Elevator
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Weapons elevators are an important component in guaranteeing faster aircraft sortie rates from the new supercarrier.
U.S. Navy Supercarrier’s Integrated Combat System Undergoes First Ever Live Fire Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The integrated combat system of the USS Gerald R. Ford underwent its first ever live fire test this month.
US Navy Signs $14.9 Billion Contract With Shipbuilder for 2 Supercarriers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Huntingon Ingalls will construct two additional Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers.
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