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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducts high-speed turns in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is at sea conducting sea trials following the in port portion of its 15 month post-shakedown availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor Loessin)

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Supercarrier Headed for a Showdown: Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Could Be Getting Ready to Strike Iran

Summary and Key Points: The USS Gerald R. Ford is currently transiting the Mediterranean, ending its mission in the Caribbean following the arrest of...

Stephen SilverFebruary 21, 2026

A U.S. Sailor moves behind a flight deck foul line before the launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, attached Strike Fighter Squadron 31, from the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 5, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Supercarrier Surprises: Multiple Nuclear U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Will Soon Be in Iran’s Backyard

Synopsis: The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is deploying to the Arabian Sea to join the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), marking a significant escalation...

Kris OsbornFebruary 18, 2026

A view of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) from aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as Normandy participates in a Tactical Force Exercise as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 13, 2022. Ford is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)

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Supercarrier Surge: The U.S. Navy Will Soon Double Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Total

Summary and Key Points: The Ford-class is moving from concept to reality, and USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) is the proof point. -After completing...

Kris OsbornFebruary 18, 2026

A U.S. Sailor signals to send the aircraft catapult shuttle forward on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Jan. 11, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo)

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America’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Ever Is Being Pushed to the Breaking Point Thanks to Iran Deployment

Summary and Key Points: With the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln already positioned in the Arabian Sea, the USS Gerald R. Ford...

Christian D. OrrFebruary 17, 2026

NORFOLK (Nov. 26, 2022) The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing their inaugural deployment to the Atlantic Ocean with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), Nov. 26. The GRFCSG, returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a scheduled deployment with Allies and partners in an effort to build strategic relationships and contribute to a stable and conflict-free Atlantic region, while also showcasing the U.S. Navy’s most advanced class of aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy Photo/Video by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Nathan T. Beard)

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Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Could Break the U.S. Navy’s 294-Day Deployment Record

Summary and Key Points: USS Gerald R. Ford is extending its June 24, 2025, deployment and shifting to the Middle East amid rising tensions...

Steve BalestrieriFebruary 17, 2026

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The U.S. Navy’s Biggest Aircraft Carrier Ever Is Now Surging Towards Iran’s Backyard

Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Heads To The Middle East: Trump’s “Big Stick” Message To Iran Summary and Key Points: The Trump...

Brent M. EastwoodFebruary 14, 2026

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 7, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Mattingly)

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The U.S. Navy’s Ford-Class Supercarriers Are in a Race Against Time

Summary and Key Points: USS John F. Kennedy’s sea trials mark progress for the Navy’s Ford-class—but also spotlight how long new carriers take to...

Christian D. OrrFebruary 5, 2026

Ford-class Aircraft Carrier. Image Credit: US Navy.

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100,000 Tons of New Carrier Muscle: The U.S. Navy’s Most Powerful Supercarrier Ever Is Now Underway for Sea Trials

Summary and Key Points: The USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) is now underway for sea trials as the Navy’s second Ford-class carrier, bringing EMALS...

Kris OsbornJanuary 30, 2026

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), transits the Caribbean Sea during Carrier Air Wing 8’s aerial change of command ceremony, Jan. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo)

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100,000 Ton New Navy Ford-Class Supercarrier USS John F. Kennedy Just Left Port for Sea Trials

The USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), the Navy’s second Ford-class aircraft carrier, has departed Newport News for its first builder’s sea trials—testing core ship...

Steve BalestrieriJanuary 29, 2026

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Michael Cordova directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Jan. 10, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)

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Forget All the Hype: U.S. Navy Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford Just Received a 100,000-Ton Reality Check

Larger Than the Nimitz: Why the Navy Sent Its F0rd-class $13 Billion Supercarrier to Venezuela The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the largest...

Steve BalestrieriJanuary 20, 2026

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Supercarrier Surge: The U.S. Navy Will Soon Double Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Total

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

America’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Ever Is Being Pushed to the Breaking Point Thanks to Iran Deployment

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Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Could Break the U.S. Navy’s 294-Day Deployment Record

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The U.S. Navy’s Biggest Aircraft Carrier Ever Is Now Surging Towards Iran’s Backyard

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The U.S. Navy’s Ford-Class Supercarriers Are in a Race Against Time

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