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The US Navy fixed the propulsion problems on its $13 billion supercarrier, but the ship still has serious issues

Shipbuilders and sailors have fixed the propulsion plant problems on the USS Gerald R. Ford, the first of a new class of supercarriers that is behind schedule, over budget, and still struggling with development issues.

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider

6 years ago

Why the Abraham Lincoln is waging a (virtual) war at sea

The Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is now at sea, proving the newly refit aircraft carrier and her strike group are ready for a deployment that will end later this year in San Diego.

By Mark D. Faram

6 years ago

Report: EMALS might not be ready for the fight

A January assessment from the Navy's operational testing and evaluation arm warns that the new electromagnetic jet launch system aboard the Gerald R. Ford is having issues.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

7 years ago

What should the Navy's future carrier fleet look like?

Does the sea service need more Goliaths like the Ford, or would smaller, cheaper “light carriers” be better able respond to the geopolitical realities of today?

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

8 years ago

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