"The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has officially deployed for operations in the Caribbean, signaling a strategic presence amid increased regional tensions. This carrier group is centered around the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) and it includes surface escorts and support vessels. Historically, carrier strike groups have been instrumental in protecting regional stability. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the vessels within this carrier strike group."
"To identify the naval vessels in the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various military and news sources. We included supplemental information about these vessels including the classification, type, commission date, top speed, and armament. Note that submarines that usually accompany carrier strike groups were not included because this information was not publicly available. Although this carrier doesn't have much in terms of armament, its Arleigh-Burke escorts have all the firepower it needs."
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the Caribbean and comprises the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) alongside multiple surface escorts and a replenishment support ship. The carrier is among the newest and most costly in the U.S. Navy, commissioned in 2017 with a reported price tag of $12.8 billion. The carrier operates an air wing of at least 75 aircraft for combat and logistical roles. The strike group's escorts include guided-missile cruisers and destroyers that provide substantial armament and air-defense capabilities. Public listings exclude accompanying submarines due to unavailable information.
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