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US President Trump Says He Will Order Return to Steam Catapults on New U.S. Aircraft Carriers

The War Zone reports: The electromagnetic catapults and weapons elevators for Ford class carriers have historically been a headache, but changing now would create immense challenges.

2025-10-28T10:36:56.045899-07:00

politico.eu

Trump and Japan’s Takaichi Aboard USS George Washington Tie Trade Agenda to Security; $10B Toyota U.S. Pledge

2025-10-28T03:37:36.417383-07:00

The War Zone

Navy probes USS Nimitz fuel after MH-60R and F/A-18F crash in South China Sea

2025-10-27T16:12:22.352149-07:00

USNI News

F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk from USS Nimitz crash in South China Sea; all crew rescued

2025-10-26T15:59:52.474675-07:00

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The War Zone

US President Trump Says He Will Order Return to Steam Catapults on New U.S. Aircraft Carriers

2025-10-28T10:36:56.045899-07:00

politico.eu

Trump and Japan’s Takaichi Aboard USS George Washington Tie Trade Agenda to Security; $10B Toyota U.S. Pledge President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared aboard the nuclear‑powered USS George Washington at Yokosuka, using the carrier backdrop to reaffirm US‑Japan defense ties, warn about China’s expanding navy and link trade policy to security while announcing a $10 billion Toyota U.S. investment.

2025-10-28T03:37:36.417383-07:00

Trump and Japan’s Takaichi Aboard USS George Washington Tie Trade Agenda to Security; $10B Toyota U.S. Pledge

The War Zone

Navy probes USS Nimitz fuel after MH-60R and F/A-18F crash in South China Sea U.S. Navy investigators are examining the USS Nimitz's fuel supply as a possible factor after an MH-60R Seahawk and an F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed into the South China Sea within about 30 minutes on Sunday; all crew were recovered safely, President Donald Trump said.

2025-10-27T16:12:22.352149-07:00

Navy probes USS Nimitz fuel after MH-60R and F/A-18F crash in South China Sea

USNI News

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F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk from USS Nimitz crash in South China Sea; all crew rescued An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an MH-60R Seahawk assigned to USS Nimitz went down in the South China Sea during routine flight operations, roughly 30 minutes apart. Carrier Strike Group 11 search-and-rescue forces recovered all personnel, who are reported safe and in stable condition.

2025-10-26T15:59:52.474675-07:00

F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk from USS Nimitz crash in South China Sea; all crew rescued

Wall Street Journal

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U.S. deploys USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to southern Caribbean for counter‑narcotics amid regional escalation The Pentagon has ordered the nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and its carrier strike group to waters off South America and the southern Caribbean, a substantial escalation intended to “disrupt narcotics trafficking” and “degrade and dismantle” criminal networks amid rising regional tensions.

2025-10-24T09:58:59.131359-07:00

U.S. deploys USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to southern Caribbean for counter‑narcotics amid regional escalation

nationalsecurityjournal.org

U.S. Navy Faces Legal Carrier Shortfall: Nimitz Retirement and Ford-Class Delays Threaten 11‑Carrier Requirement

2025-10-22T16:07:01.239455-07:00

AeroTime

Italy begins studies for next‑generation aircraft carrier and revives maritime patrol plans in 2025–27 defence plan Italy has launched early studies for a next‑generation aircraft carrier — the Portaerei di nuova generazione — and revived maritime patrol acquisition plans in its 2025–27 Multi‑Year Defence Planning Document. The DPP is backed by a record €31.2bn 2025 defence budget (+7.2%), with €3m allocated for advanced naval development this year.

2025-10-20T06:02:20.378538-07:00

Italy begins studies for next‑generation aircraft carrier and revives maritime patrol plans in 2025–27 defence plan

The Aviationist

HMS Prince of Wales and INS Vikrant lead first UK–India dual‑carrier exercise as F‑35Bs intercept Su‑30s and Jaguars The Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales and India’s INS Vikrant led the first UK–India dual‑carrier exercise in the Indo‑Pacific, conducting simulated carrier‑defence and air‑to‑air combat over the Arabian Sea in Exercise Konkan. Six F‑35Bs intercepted Indian Su‑30MKIs and Jaguars in mock attack scenarios.

2025-10-19T13:43:49.860021-07:00

HMS Prince of Wales and INS Vikrant lead first UK–India dual‑carrier exercise as F‑35Bs intercept Su‑30s and Jaguars

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