USS Nimitz returns to Norfolk after four-month Southern Command deployment, FLEETEX 250 and International Naval Review 250
Nearly 3,000 Sailors assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz arrived at Naval Station Norfolk on July 9 after a four-month deployment.
USS Gerald R. Ford enters planned maintenance as Norfolk shipyard begins work on Navy’s newest carrier class
Norfolk Naval Shipyard welcomed USS Gerald R. Ford on July 7 ahead of the aircraft carrier’s Planned Incremental Availability.
Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime reaction force with HMS Queen Elizabeth as flagship for 12-month high-readiness duty
The Royal Navy has taken charge of NATO’s leading high-readiness maritime force, with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth serving as its flagship.
U.S. Navy says USS Nimitz will join International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor for America’s 250th anniversary
The U.S. Navy has announced that the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will participate in International Naval Review 250 in New York City.
HMS Prince of Wales delayed in Norway for repairs amid renewed scrutiny of UK defence readiness
Britain’s £3.5 billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been forced into port in Norway for repairs after breaking down again.
U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returns to Norfolk after historic 11-month deployment
Nearly 4,500 sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after an 11-month deployment to the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets.
U.S. Navy shipbuilding plan details nuclear-powered Trump-class battleship and carrier design review
The U.S. Navy has confirmed that its planned Trump-class battleship will use nuclear propulsion and will not replace the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, according to the service’s latest 30-year shipbuilding plan.
Future U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller delayed to 2034 – USNI News
The future USS Doris Miller (CVN-81), one of the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers, has been delayed by two years and is now expected to be delivered in February 2034.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales departs Portsmouth ahead of preparations for Arctic deployment
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales sailed from Portsmouth on Tuesday to begin preparations for its next operational deployment.
U.S. aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower completes sea trials after 15-month maintenance period
The U.S. Navy said the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) completed sea trials on April 24 after departing Norfolk Naval Shipyard following a 15-month Planned Incremental Availability period.
Babcock completes HMS Queen Elizabeth maintenance, restoring Royal Navy flagship to operational readiness
Babcock International Group has returned the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to operational readiness following a planned maintenance programme.
USS Gerald R. Ford enters Red Sea after Suez transit, joining multiple U.S. naval groups in Middle East operations
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is now operating in the Red Sea under U.S. Central Command, according to defense officials.


