USS Gerald R. Ford: High-Tech Marvel or Aircraft Carrier Financial Sinkhole?

Summary: The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the largest nuclear-powered supercarrier ever built, has already been on an extended deployment. As the first in a new class of carriers, it features greater automation, advanced technology, and a smaller crew.

-However, it has faced numerous issues, from clogged toilets to malfunctioning ordnance elevators, raising questions about its cost-effectiveness. Critics argue that despite its capabilities, the Ford-class carriers are expensive and vulnerable targets...