The Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier is a class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers designed by the United States Navy. It is named after Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States. These carriers are intended to replace the older Nimitz-class carriers and feature advanced technologies, including improved flight deck designs and enhanced radar systems. The first ship of this class, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), was commissioned in 2017. The class is designed to support a wide range of military operations and can carry a larger number of aircraft compared to its predecessors, enhancing the U.S. Navy's operational capabilities.