U.S. Navy Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Departs On Deployment
The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CVCSG), led by Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, deployed from San Diego, Aug. 2, in support of global maritime security operations.
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State of the (Future) U.S. Navy: Carriers, Frigates, and Submarines
U.S. Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Admiral Michael M. Gilday offered insight and outlook as to the current and future fleet for the U.S. Navy, including shipbuilding plans.
Italian Navy F-35B Lands Aboard ITS Cavour for the First Time
The Italian navy (Marina Militare) has received today the first F-35B fighter being deployed on board the Cavour aircraft carrier, which this year received the certification to operate with fifth generation aircraft in the US.
Russia’s MiG Unveils New Carrier-Based Stealth Fighter Project
Russian Aircraft Corporation (RAC) "MiG" has begun the development of a fifth generation carrier-based fighter, which will feature stealth technology.
Japan’s Izumo Helicopter Destroyer Modified To Operate F-35B Fighters
On June 25, 2021, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) DDH Izumo arrived at its home port, Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, after a year and three months of modifications.
General Atomics Continues On-Time Delivery of EMALS & AAG for CVN 79, CVN 80
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that it continues on-time delivery of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for installation on the future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers USS John F Kennedy (CVN 79) and USS Enterprise (CVN 80).
Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Prince of Wales Made Her First Stop Overseas
HMS Prince of Wales has made her first overseas port visit with a short stop in Gibraltar. The overseas territory will host the Royal Navy aircraft carrier for a logistics stop over the next few days.
China’s New Super Carrier: How It Compares To The US Navy’s Ford Class
Aircraft carriers are a strategic priority for the world’s leading navies. Experienced players such as ...
Russian Aircraft Carrier To Rejoin The Fleet In Late 2023
The Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier of project 11435 will complete the overhaul and upgrade in 2023 and will rejoin the Navy in the end of the year, Vice President of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) Vladimir Korolev told TASS at the Navy salon.
Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Completes First Ship Shock Trials
On Friday, June 18, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed the first scheduled explosive event as part of Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST).