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https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2025/12/sinking-speedboats-supercarrier-lopsided-cost-operation-southern-spear/409984/?oref=d1-author-river
Sinking speedboats with a supercarrier: the lopsided cost of Operation Southern Spear - Defense One
Dec 7, 2025 - History suggests what happens when the U.S. military outspends a foe by orders of magnitude.
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https://www.twz.com/news-features/navy-fires-dronefrying-locust-laser-from-supercarrier-uss-george-h-w-bush
Navy Fires Drone-Frying LOCUST Laser From Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush
Apr 20, 2026 - Lasers remain very limited in their range and how fast they can down targets, but they still can be an important layer in a warship's defenses.
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https://www.twz.com/news-features/supercarrier-uss-gerald-r-ford-has-crossed-into-the-mediterranean
Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford Has Crossed Into The Mediterranean
Feb 20, 2026 - The carrier's rush to the Middle East comes as the military build-up in the region appears to be approaching its crescendo.
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