The aircraft carrier currently off Israel is the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN‑78) , a United States Navy supercarrier.

Quick Scoop

  • The ship is the USS Gerald R. Ford , the US Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier.
  • It has been deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean, near Israel’s northern coast and the Haifa area.
  • Reports in late February 2026 note its arrival off Israel as part of a broader US military buildup in the region.

Why it’s there

  • The carrier strike group was ordered toward the Middle East as Washington increased its military posture while weighing potential action against Iran.
  • Its presence follows other US reinforcements, including refueling and support aircraft arriving in Israel.

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