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USS George Washington Arrives Off Manila as China’s Carrier Shandong Docks in Hong Kong

The US Navy’s Nimitz-class USS George Washington arrived off the Philippine capital Manila for a scheduled port visit on Thursday, coinciding with the first-ever Hong Kong call by China’s domestically built carrier Shandong. The dual port calls underscore intensifying naval diplomacy and strategic signaling in the Asia-Pacific.

2025-07-03T01:32:03.545896-07:00

Politico

US Bolsters Airpower with Tankers to Europe, Nimitz Carrier Redeploys to Middle East

2025-06-16T10:30:02.064471-07:00

Breaking Defense

Saab and General Atomics to Field Uncrewed AEW on MQ-9B in 2026

2025-06-15T21:12:03.414067-07:00

Air Data News

Russia Weighs Scrapping Admiral Kuznetsov After Stalled Overhaul

2025-07-11T09:17:26.082854-07:00

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Air Boss: US Navy Committed to Maintaining 11 Aircraft Carriers and 9 Air Wings, Supports Ford-class Program

2025-08-26T14:38:01.652700-07:00

USNI News

Air Boss: Navy commits to 11 carriers, nine air wings and continued Ford‑class support At a CSIS–U.S. Naval Institute event, Naval Air Forces commander Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever reaffirmed the Navys commitment to maintain the National Defense Authorization Act baseline of 11 aircraft carriers and nine carrier air wings, and signalled continued support for the Ford‑class program as central to future power projection.

2025-08-26T14:38:01.652700-07:00

Air Boss: Navy commits to 11 carriers, nine air wings and continued Ford‑class support

nationalsecurityjournal.org

USS John C. Stennis sidelined more than five years as mid‑life overhaul falters The U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis will remain out of service for over five years after a protracted mid‑life overhaul now pushed to late 2026. The refit has been hit by workforce shortages, unexpected major repairs and industrial‑base constraints, echoing problems from the USS George Washington overhaul.

2025-08-26T05:30:48.967591-07:00

USS John C. Stennis sidelined more than five years as mid‑life overhaul falters

UK Defence Journal

USS Gerald R. Ford Conducts Live-Fire Weapons Qualifications in European Waters The U.S. Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most powerful aircraft carrier, conducted live-fire weapons qualifications while deployed with its carrier strike group in waters near Europe, validating shipboard ordnance handling and strike readiness during a forward deployment.

2025-08-23T04:01:32.117281-07:00

USS Gerald R. Ford Conducts Live-Fire Weapons Qualifications in European Waters

USNI News

USS Gerald R. Ford CSG Enters North Sea as Abraham Lincoln CSG Heads to Northern Edge 2025 USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), escorted by USS Mahan, USS Winston S. Churchill and USS Bainbridge, transited the Strait of Dover into the North Sea on 17 August. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group sailed to Alaska to take part in Exercise Northern Edge 2025 with Canada.

2025-08-18T11:48:31.051128-07:00

USS Gerald R. Ford CSG Enters North Sea as Abraham Lincoln CSG Heads to Northern Edge 2025

defence-industry.eu

USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group transits Strait of Dover into North Sea USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Mahan (DDG 72), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, transited the Strait of Dover into the North Sea on Aug. 17.

2025-08-18T00:51:25.058401-07:00

USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group transits Strait of Dover into North Sea

Breaking Defense

Indo-Pacific Nations Expand Supercarrier and Light Carrier Fleets Amid Survivability Debate Governments across the Indo-Pacific are accelerating investments in both large and light aircraft carriers, with new builds and upgrades planned or under construction. Analysts tell defense outlets that global interest remains strong despite ongoing debates over carriers’ vulnerability to precision strike and emerging anti-ship missiles.

2025-08-14T04:12:30.460582-07:00

Indo-Pacific Nations Expand Supercarrier and Light Carrier Fleets Amid Survivability Debate

United States Navy

USS Harry S. Truman Conducts At-Sea Ammo Offload After Historic Deployment Two months after concluding an eight-month deployment across U.S. 6th and 5th Fleet theaters, the Nimitz-class carrier USS Harry S. Truman conducted an at-sea ammunition offload in the Atlantic, testing its munitions handling and underway replenishment capabilities. The evolution validates sustained strike readiness and logistic agility.

2025-08-11T07:12:32.855009-07:00

USS Harry S. Truman Conducts At-Sea Ammo Offload After Historic Deployment

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