Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford — From $13B Berthing Barge to Maiden Deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the first of the US Navy’s newest generation of aircraft carriers and the largest and most expensive warship ever built, is ready to begin her maiden deployment after years of delay and cost overruns. The … Continue reading

USS Gerald R. Ford — Almost a Carrier or Still a Berthing Barge?

The $13 billion dollar aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford  is the most expensive warship the world has ever seen. Commissioned in 2017, the ship is still not ready for deployment.  Is the Ford almost ready for combat service or … Continue reading