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The US Navy worries aircraft carriers could become the new old battleship

Every generation, new weapons emerge that challenge the aircraft carrier, causing some to declare the floating airfields ...
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US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford will be out of action for a 'year or more'

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is concluding a 317-day deployment, marking the longest carrier deployment in the ...

Aircraft Carrier Power Explained: Why New Ships Need Giant Generators

The kings of modern navies are aircraft carriers, but to flex their military might, they need to be able to output enormous ...

The command overseeing US forces in the Middle East just got a third aircraft carrier — and a lot more firepower

The USS George H.W. Bush has arrived in US Central Command's area of responsibility, boosting the command's available combat power.
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The US Navy Needs More Aircraft Carriers – It’s All About The Base

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...

The US Navy's new MQ-25A Stingray drone built to extend the reach of carrier fighter jets just took its first test flight

The MQ-25A Stingray will eventually help extend the ranges of crewed aircraft and replace the Super Hornet in the air-to-air ...

21 photos that show just how imposing US aircraft carriers are

Spanning 1,092 feet long — three times the length of a football field — Nimitz-class warships like the USS George H.W. Bush are the largest aircraft carriers.