Summary and Key Points: The Ford-class aircraft carrier, set to replace the aging Nimitz class, is hailed as the future of U.S. naval airpower. However, the USS Gerald R. Ford, the lead ship in this class, has faced numerous reliability issues, raising concerns about its durability under wartime conditions. That could be a truly fatal flaw.
-While American supercarriers are notoriously difficult to sink, the Ford's technical problems—ranging from catapults to radar systems—highlight potential vulnerabilities.