Naval Vessels

United States

Gerald R. Ford Class

Nuclear Aircraft CarrierIn service since 2017

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The world's largest and most advanced warship. Features electromagnetic catapults (EMALS), advanced arresting gear, and a 50-year reactor life.

United States

Nimitz Class

Nuclear Aircraft CarrierIn service since 1975

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The backbone of US naval power projection for 50 years. Ten ships built, all still in active service. Being gradually replaced by Ford class.

United States

Arleigh Burke Class

Guided-Missile DestroyerIn service since 1991

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The most produced and most capable destroyer class in the world. Equipped with the Aegis combat system for air/missile defense.

China

Type 055 Renhai

Guided-Missile CruiserIn service since 2020

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China's largest and most powerful surface combatant. Classified by NATO as a cruiser due to its size and armament exceeding most destroyers.

United States

Virginia Class

Nuclear Attack SubmarineIn service since 2004

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The US Navy's newest fast attack submarine. Designed for littoral and open-ocean warfare with Tomahawk cruise missile capability.

Russia

Yasen Class (Project 885)

Nuclear Attack SubmarineIn service since 2014

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Russia's most advanced multipurpose submarine. Carries Kalibr and Oniks cruise missiles with both anti-ship and land-attack capability.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth Class

Aircraft CarrierIn service since 2020

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The largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy. Operates F-35B STOVL fighters and Merlin helicopters with a ski-jump ramp.