By Admin 
USS Gerald R. Ford: The US Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is not just an aircraft carrier but a symbol of America’s military and technological superiority. This ship weighing 1 lakh ton moves forward cutting the waves of the sea and both the eyes and radar of the enemy countries stop in front of it. Equipped with missiles, laser guns and state-of-the-art security systems, this ship is considered the most powerful weapon of the US Navy.
Ford Class Advanced Technology
The Ford class ships are many times more advanced than their predecessor, the Nimitz class. Its biggest technological revolution is EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System), through which planes are launched with the help of magnetic waves instead of steam. Its key features include:
Firepower: The ship can conduct 160 to 220 sorties a day and is staffed with more than 75 fighter aircraft, including the F 35C and F/A 18E/F Super Hornet. Due to advanced technology, it requires 700 to 1,000 less soldiers, thereby reducing operating costs.
A1B Nuclear Reactor: Two powerful nuclear reactors give it unlimited range and it can remain in the ocean without refueling for 25 years.
Dual radar system: ‘Dual Band Radar’ (DBR) tracks enemy missiles and aircraft from a long distance.
Cost and ownership
Ford Class is the most expensive military project in the world. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) cost approximately $ 13.3 billion (about Rs 1.1 lakh crore) to build. Additionally, $5 billion was spent on research and development.
Current status of Ford Class
Currently only America has this technology. The US Navy plans to build a total of 10 Ford class carriers:
- USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78): In service
- USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79): In final stages of testing
- USS Enterprise (CVN 80) and USS Doris Miller (CVN 81): Under construction
geopolitical power
The Ford Class is not only a weapon of war but also an important instrument of American global strategy. It is used to warn China, Iran and other countries or to maintain regional balance. Challenge to China in Indo Pacific: Ford class is an important weapon to stop China’s growing influence in the South China Sea. Balance of power: A Ford class carrier carries the entire ‘Carrier Strike Group’, which includes destroyers, submarines and cruisers.
prepare for future wars
Even in the age of hypersonic missiles and carrier killer technology, the Ford class is safe due to its advanced missile defense system and laser weapons. This ship is a symbol of America’s technological superiority and lead in the global balance of power. It will remain the backbone of the US Navy in 2026 and beyond.