US redeploys 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Red Sea after repairs

USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to operations in the Red Sea after repairs, strengthening the U.S. naval presence.

The carrier was maintained after an onboard fire and is now fully mission capable again.

Its redeployment comes as the Red Sea remains a critical and highly contested shipping corridor.

The move boosts deterrence, airpower, and protection for both naval and commercial traffic.