The current U.S. aircraft carrier reported in the Mediterranean is the USS Gerald R. Ford. Recent reports place it in the Mediterranean Sea as part of a deployment toward the Middle East.

Quick Scoop

The USS Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier, and multiple reports say it entered the Mediterranean in February 2026. It was also reported to be moving through the Strait of Gibraltar and operating with its strike group in the region.

What to know

  • Ship: USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).
  • Area: Mediterranean Sea.
  • Context: It was deployed amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.

If you want, I can also tell you which carrier group it’s with or where it was last reported.