美媒：美国最先进航母“福特”号可能将被部署在以色列附近

Core Viewpoint - The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the only active Ford-class aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy, is significant amid the unstable situation in the Middle East, potentially positioning it near Israel [1][3]. Group 1: Deployment Details - The USS Ford departed from its base in Virginia on October 24, 2023, and is expected to be deployed in the European theater, including the Mediterranean coast near Israel [1][3]. - This deployment marks the third aircraft carrier strike group the U.S. has sent to the Middle East following the outbreak of the latest Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7, 2023 [3]. - The strike group commander, Rear Admiral Paul Lanzilotta, stated that the fleet has high mobility, capable of advancing over 700 miles in a single day [3]. Group 2: Military Actions - U.S. bombers conducted airstrikes on three targets within Iran on the night of October 21, 2023, in coordination with Israeli military actions [3]. - The USS Ford strike group had previously been deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean to participate in operations near Israel and has intercepted missiles and drones launched by Houthi forces in the Red Sea [3]. Group 3: Carrier Specifications - The USS Ford is the first ship of a new generation of aircraft carriers, designed to carry a wider variety of aircraft while requiring fewer crew members [4]. - Approximately 4,500 U.S. military personnel are part of the strike group, which also includes several guided-missile destroyers and multiple fighter squadrons [4].