The US Navy's Ford-class aircraft carrier, exemplified by the USS Gerald R. Ford, is a 100,000-ton warship representing a significant advancement in naval technology. It is designed for global operations and serves as a key element of US power projection, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. Despite its high cost and ongoing debates about survivability against modern anti-ship missiles, the carrier features advanced defenses and is planned to be the backbone of the US Navy for years to come.