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Why the Navy legally needs 11 aircraft carriers

The U.S. Navy faces a potential crisis in carrier availability. Federal law mandates a minimum of 11 operational carriers, a ...
Most recent aircraft carriers have been named for US presidents—but this is not a hard and fast rule, and many other servicemembers and officials have also been honored. The answer is, like the naming ...
Key Points and Summary - The Royal Navy has embarked a record 24 F-35B Lightnings on HMS Prince of Wales for Exercise Falcon Strike, the first time a UK carrier has met its 24-jet strike requirement ...