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Fourth Aircraft Carrier Deploys From the U.S.

 On Tuesday, the Nimitz-class carrier USS George H.W. Bush deployed from Norfolk, and she is expected to join carriers USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Ger...

U.S. Navy reveals future plans for it’s aircraft carrier fleet

The U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier fleet will receive a new round of funding as the iconic flattops will experience a limited shakeup in terms of continued service and procurement pl...

World’s largest warship comes home after completing epic 57K+ nautical mile odyssey

Nearly 4,500 sailors aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after an 11-month deployment across the U...

USS Gerald R. Ford will likely notch record-setting deployment, Caudle says

The world's largest aircraft carrier is currently in Croatia undergoing maintenance after a non-combat fire broke out in its main laundry room.

Ike back at sea following major overhaul, where is the US Navy sending its next carrier?

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) has completed sea trials following the successful completion of a 15-month Planned Incremental Availabilit...

USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in Mideast region: US military

WASHINGTON — The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, bringing the number of the massive American warships operati...

World’s largest aircraft carrier hosts high-level visit in Mediterranean (PHOTOS)

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), hosted a high-level US Navy visit while operating in the Mediterranean Sea on May 5, 2026. The post World’s large...

China Achieves ‘Five Essential Capabilities’ For World Leading Aircraft Carrier Fleet

Following the commissioning of China’s first supercarrier the Fujian into service, in November 2025, and the warship’s subsequent considerable progress towards increa

Largest aircraft carrier in the world returns to the U.S., bringing thousands of sailors home

The Pentagon awarded the USS Ford Carrier Group the prestigious Presidential Unit Citation for heroism as the warships finally returned home from two defining military missions. Ol...

JMSDF Reveals JS Izumo’s Upgraded Flight Deck for F-35B Operations

JMSDF releases first images of JS Izumo’s new rectangular flight deck as second-phase modifications progress, advancing its conversion into an F-35B “Lightning Carrier.” The Japan...

World’s largest warship breaks record for longest modern deployment

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), has broken the record for the longest post-Vietnam War-era deployment. The post World’s largest warship breaks re...

Japan-based Carrier Air Wing 5 Begins Training Ahead of Next Patrol

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, assigned to aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), began 10 days of field carrier landing practice drills Thursday on Iwo Jima, Japan, the first...

US Navy to explore powering shore installations with aircraft carriers

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed that Naval Station Norfolk will be “powered from an aircraft carrier" sometime this summer.

India’s Third Aircraft Carrier: Strategic Necessity And Industrial Catalyst

India’s third aircraft carrier project, INS Vishal, is advancing through the design phase with ambitions of commissioning in the 2030s, but delays in approval and funding risk leav...

4th aircraft carrier of China likely to be nuclear-powered

Japan’s Largest Warship Preparing for F-35B Training with U.S. Marines

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft will conduct take-off and landing drills on Japan’s largest warship JS Kaga (DDH-184) in June as the warship prepares to load...

World’s largest aircraft carrier to return to US after record deployment

USS Gerald R Ford to sail home after 10-month spell including role in Maduro capture and Middle East warThe world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, will be heading...

World’s largest warship heads home after longest deployment in ‘modern history’

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Carrier Strike Group is returning to Naval Station Norfolk after a historic 11-month deployment, the US Navy announced. The post World’s largest war...

World’s largest aircraft carrier returns from 11-month deployment, longest since Vietnam, after supporting Iran war and...

In recognition of their service during the Iran war, the Ford and the accompanying ships were awarded the prestigious Presidential Unit Citation.

Chinese Carrier Liaoning Near Philippines, USS George Washington Leaves Yokosuka Ahead of Spring Patrol

The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s Liaoning Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Philippine Sea east of Luzon, Japan’s Joint Staff Office said Tuesday. The Liaoning Carrier St...

Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Departs Croatia After Liberty, Additional Repairs

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) departed Split, Croatia, following a five-day port visit, the Navy announced Thursday. It is unclear where the aircraft carrier is headed. Ford has been...

US aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba

(The Hill) - The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group arrived in the Caribbean this week amid U.S. tensions with Cuba and as President Trump has threatened to inva...

PLAN Carrier Fujian Expected to Achieve Full Readiness This Year, Chinese State Media Says

Beijing’s newest and largest aircraft carrier is expected to achieve full operational readiness this year, Chinese state media reported when highlighting the rapid progress of the...

US aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba

(The Hill) - The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group arrived in the Caribbean this week amid U.S. tensions with Cuba and as President Trump has threatened to inva...