PONCE INLET, Fla. — The U.S. Navy set off a massive explosion in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday as part of a test to ensure a new aircraft carrier is hardened to withstand battle conditions. The blast ...

Before a new U.S. Naval aircraft carrier can officially be cleared for active duty, it has to go through what's called a Full Ship Shock Test (FSST). This is a critical check that ensures the ship has ...

TAMPA, Fla. - The U.S. Navy’s newest and biggest aircraft carrier was put to the test last week with an offshore explosion so strong that it registered as an earthquake. Friday, the USS Gerald R. Ford ...