Why aircraft carriers are the best (and worst) place for laser weapons
High-energy laser weapons are a natural fit for large, power-rich aircraft carriers — with limits.
By Jared Keller
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Three’s company: Trio of US carriers operating in Middle East for first time in decades
Three U.S. aircraft carriers are operating in Central Command's area of responsibility for the first time since 2003.
By Eve Sampson
US Marine Corps, Navy join forces to combat insufficient amphibious fleet size
The two services will work together to boost the country's amphibious fleet size and availability after the readiness rate of its ships dropped in 2025.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower experiences small fire while undergoing maintenance
The aircraft carrier has been sidelined since it began planned maintenance availability at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth on Jan. 8, 2025.
By Riley Ceder
USS Gerald R. Ford returns to sea after brief stop in Croatia
The release did not specify whether the Ford would be returning to combat operations as part of Operation Epic Fury.
By J.D. Simkins
US carrier Ford to go to port temporarily after fire
The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, officials said.
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters