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Associated Press • Konstantin Toropin

USS Gerald R. Ford logs 296-day deployment, setting new post-Vietnam record

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has completed a 296-day deployment—departing Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025—establishing the longest U.S. aircraft carrier deployment since the Vietnam War era. The milestone underscores the Navy’s continued emphasis on sustained forward presence.

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2026-04-15T15:15:08.188569-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Russia cites growing interest in Su-57 exports, but confirmed customers remain unclear

By Air Data News: Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said it signed export agreements involving the Sukhoi Su-57 during the DSA-2026 defense exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, though it did not disclose the number of aircraft, customers or delivery timelines.

2026-04-15T16:39:17.669330-07:00