The U.S. Navy Is About to Get Its Hands on the Most Powerful Aircraft Carrier Ever
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The Ford-Class is almost here.
Kris Osborn [2]
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the first is a series of new Ford-class carriers designed with a host of emerging technologies to address anticipated future threats and bring the power-projecting platform into the next century.
After some schedule delays and challenges integrating first-of-its kinds technologies, many have been awaiting word on the anticipated schedule for the USS Ford, the first Ford-class aircraft carrier. The Navy has now announced that the ship is slated to deliver in April of this year.
The Navy Released the following statement from spokeswoman Capt. Thurraya Kent -- with the Asst. SECNAV for Research, Development & Acquisition:
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