USS Gerald R. Ford begins sea trials

Eugene Lyubarsky
By Eugene Lyubarsky
April 10, 2017US News
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The USS Gerald R. Ford is the first new aircraft carrier design in 40 years.

The Navy conducted sea trials for the $13 billion dollar carrier yesterday.

The ship boasts state-of-the-art systems and technology. Comprehensive tests of all its features will take days.

President Donald Trump recently spoke on the deck of the carrier. He pledged to boost military spending.

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