The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, docked in Marseille, France, August 4, 2025, accompanied by the Usss Winston S. Churchill destroyer.
Vessels are part of the Carrier Strike Group Twelvecurrently in operation in the area of the 6th United States fleet, with the objective of reinforcing readiness and naval cooperation with European allies. The visit occurs after participation in multinational exercise Neptune Strike 25-2which gathered naval forces from countries such as Finland, Greece, Italy and Spain.
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The United States Ambassador in France, Charles Kushnerhe stressed that the presence of the aircraft carrier symbolizes the strong Franco-American alliance and represents the excellence of the US defense industry. The counter-mirror Paul Lanzilottacommander of the attack group, stressed the importance of the stop in French territory after intense operations in the Mediterranean, thanking for the warm reception of the country.
Before arriving in Marseille, the fleet operated in the Atlantic and crossed the Gibraltar Strait in cooperation with Marinhas from Spain and Italy.
During their stay, sailors will visit French cities, including Paris and Monaco, and will receive authorities on board. The presence of USS Gerald R. Ford happens amid negotiations in Take About expenses and defense agreements, reinforcing the interest of the United States to expand industrial cooperation with Europe.
The group, which also has other aircraft and air squads, has been part of the US and Africa’s strategic Naval Alliances for over eight decades.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: x @usnavy | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: First-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) arrived in Marseille, France, for a scheduled port visit August 4.
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