The U.S. Navy's Ford-Class Aircraft Carries is the Most Expensive Warship Ever

Summary: The Ford-class aircraft carrier, epitomized by the USS Gerald R. Ford, represents the pinnacle of naval engineering with its adoption of nearly two dozen new technologies, setting it apart as the most advanced and expensive warship ever constructed.

-Costing $120 billion to date, the program has exceeded its budget by 50%, primarily due to its innovative features like the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS).

-While the initial costs are high, the Ford-class carriers...