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.
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.
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.
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.
US Navy Installs World’s First Carrier-Based Drone Control Center
The world’s first carrier-based drone control center has been installed aboard USS George HW Bush (CVN 77).
HII Trials Electromagnetic Launch System on US Navy’s Future JFK Aircraft Carrier
HII has commenced testing the electromagnetic aircraft launch system on the US Navy’s upcoming Ford-class aircraft carrier, John F. Kennedy.
US Navy Updates Delivery Strategy for Future USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier
The US Navy has awarded HII a modification contract to enhance the ship delivery strategy of the future USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier.
World’s Biggest Warship Visits Oslo, Angering Russia
The world's biggest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, arrived in Oslo for a stopover criticized by neighboring Russia.
USS Gerald Ford Departs on First Global Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford departed Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on May 2 for its first worldwide deployment.
USS Gerald R. Ford Set for Maiden Atlantic Ocean Deployment
The US Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has been scheduled for its first deployment to the Atlantic Ocean.
