US Carriers Remain a Vital Power Projection Tool Despite Emerging Threats

US Carriers Remain a Vital Power Projection Tool Despite Emerging Threats
The USS Gerald R. Ford, one of the world's largest aircraft carriers, arrives in Halifax, Canada, on Oct. 28, 2022. Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press via AP
Mike Fredenburg
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Recent friendly-fire incidents in the Red Sea—resulting in the loss of one Super Hornet and the near-destruction of another—underscore the growing risks faced by U.S. naval assets. Early reports suggest that a U.S. cruiser mistakenly launched air defense missiles to protect the USS Truman, a Nimitz-class carrier. Deploying a carrier of this size in the confined waters of the Red Sea raises questions about the future deployment of these vessels amid escalating threats.
Mike Fredenburg
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.