World’s largest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford to arrive in Croatia 

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins/Public domain)

The world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier is set to visit Croatia once again.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the first-in-class aircraft carrier and flagship of Carrier Strike Group 12, will arrive in the Croatian city of Split for a scheduled port visit, the U.S. Embassy in Zagreb said in a statement.

This marks the Gerald R. Ford’s second visit to Split, following its previous stop in 2023, 

The visit is part of its ongoing deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting readiness and maritime security of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and to reinforce U.S., Allied, and partner commitments to stability and security in Europe.

(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Nathan T. Beard/Public domain)

Routine port calls such as this one strengthen defense partnerships and reflect the close relationship between the United States and Croatia, a valued NATO Ally, the statement concluded.