The dual-band radar (DBR) aboard the Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the ship’s primary sensor system, ...
The USS Ford is the most advanced aircraft carrier the US has ever built. The tally for the total cost is $13.3 billion, nearly 30% more than initial estimates. However, more costs are expected.
What You Need to Know: USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) represents the pinnacle of modern aircraft carrier design, yet the vessel’s significant costs, complex maintenance, and vulnerability concerns ...