Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Commences First-Ever Integrated Operations
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) commenced the first-ever fully integrated carrier strike group
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Huntington Ingalls Industries Awarded Contract for Single-Phase Delivery of Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has received an undefinitized contract award from the U.S. Navy to shift the delivery strategy for
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USS Gerald R. Ford Achieves Maintenance Milestones
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed the 12th of 18 windows of opportunity
Read more USS Gerald R. Ford Completes 11th Independent Steaming Event
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed its 11th independent steaming event (ISE 11)
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Minor Fire Breaks Out Abroad U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Future USS John F Kennedy
A minor fire broke out abroad the U.S. Navy’s under-construction aircraft carrier, the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79),
Read more U.S. Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Logs Significant Milestones
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) logged significant milestones during Post Delivery Test and
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General Atomics Awarded Sustainment Contract for Ford-Class EMALS, AAG Systems
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced that it has been awarded a contract for ongoing engineering and logistics sustainment of
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USS Gerald R. Ford Commences Second Round of Carrier Qualifications
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) commenced its second round of carrier qualifications (CQ)
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USS Gerald R. Ford Progresses Toward Another Major Milestone
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) recently progressed toward another major milestone during the
Read more USS Gerald R. Ford Undergoes Rare Weighted Inclining Experiment
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulled away from the pier for three hours into
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U.S. Navy Certifies Fifth Advanced Weapons Elevator Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
Program Executive Office (PEO) Aircraft Carriers announced the certification of a fifth Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) aboard U.S. Navy aircraft
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