USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Middle East waters as third US carrier heads to region
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The USS Gerald R. Ford, an advanced US aircraft carrier, has entered the Red Sea after transiting the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean, accompanied by two destroyers. The deployment marks the carrier's return following repairs from a laundry fire. Three US carriers now operate in the broader Middle East region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea and USS George H. W. Bush approaching from South Africa.
Key Entities
USS Gerald R. FordRed SeaSuez CanalUSS MahanUSS Winston S. ChurchillUSS Abraham LincolnUSS George H. W. BushUnited StatesMiddle East