FORD-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
AMERICA-CLASS
WASP-CLASS
NIMITZ-CLASS
The U.S. Navy operates 10 Nimitz-Class aircraft carriers, which focus on air wings featuring F/A-18 Super Hornets and certain ships supporting F-35C Joint Strike Fighters. These carriers are equipped with short-range defensive systems, including the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS). The latest Lockheed Martin developed SSDS Baseline 12, enhances self-defense capabilities with advanced electronic warfare, warfighter training, and over 20 cybersecurity improvements, extending protection to cyber warfare.
Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers
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FORD-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
AMERICA-CLASS
WASP-CLASS
NIMITZ-CLASS
The USS Gerald Ford (CVN 78) leads the Navy's fleet as the only deployed Ford-Class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy. With three more Ford-Class carriers under construction, these larger, more advanced ships will be equipped with SSDS Baseline 12, enhancing self-defense and cyber security capabilities, and supporting the F-35C. With over 20 cybersecurity improvements, Ford-Class carriers are Ahead of Ready, poised to defend against evolving threats.
Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers
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Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Vinson
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Casey S Scoular
AMERICA-CLASS
WASP-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
FORD-CLASS
NIMITZ-CLASS
FORD-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
AMERICA-CLASS
WASP-CLASS
NIMITZ-CLASS
The San Antonio-Class LPDs are mission-critical for amphibious assault, transporting US Marine Corps personnel and equipment. With SSDS Baseline 12 and the integration of the EASR radar, these ships gain enhanced self-defense and training capabilities to stay ahead of 21st century security threats.
San Antonio-Class LPDs
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AMERICA-CLASS
WASP-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
FORD-CLASS
NIMITZ-CLASS
FORD-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
AMERICA-CLASS
WASP-CLASS
NIMITZ-CLASS
The Wasp-Class LHDs support amphibious assault with a flight deck for rotor and VSTOL aircraft. Also equipped with SSDS Baseline 12, they gain enhanced self-defense and training capabilities, ensuring mission readiness as the America-class LHA ships begin to replace them.
Wasp-Class LHDs
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AMERICA-CLASS
WASP-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
FORD-CLASS
NIMITZ-CLASS
FORD-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
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NIMITZ-CLASS
There are two active America-Class Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) amphibious assault ships with two additional ships under construction. Unlike LPDs and LHDs, the first two ships of the class were built without well decks and do not support carrying Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercrafts. They are designed with air traffic control capabilities and carry aircraft such as MH-60S helicopters, MV-22 Osprey and vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) craft such as the F-35B (Joint Strike Fighter STOVL variant). Once upgraded with SSDS Baseline 12, it will add support for Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2B (RAM BLK 2B) and improves warfighter training capabilities by integrating the same Advanced Training Domain component equipped on Aegis Baseline 9 and 10 platforms.
America-Class LHAs
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AMERICA-CLASS
WASP-CLASS
SAN ANTONIO-CLASS
FORD-CLASS
NIMITZ-CLASS
Photo by Shelby West
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dustin Knight
