The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) and Carrier Strike Group Twelve (CSG-12) are completing the final Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) exercises off the coast of Virginia. According to the plan, this will prepare the group for its planned deployment to the US Fifth Fleet, responsible for operations in the Middle East, as early as this year.
COMPTUEX is a comprehensive training event that checks the teamwork of ships, aviation units and headquarters. Previously, CSG-12 successfully conducted similar exercises in November 2024, including group maneuvers (Group Sail). However, the current stage has become a key one for certification before the operational task.
CSG-12 includes the Ford aircraft carrier, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 squadrons, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and other Destroyer Squadron 2 ships. This is the first U.S. Navy combat group equipped with next-generation technologies, including advanced control systems and power plants.
It is expected that by May 2025, when the "two-month" deadline announced by President Trump for the withdrawal of troops from conflict zones expires, three US aircraft carriers may be stationed in the Middle East at the same time. This will strengthen the military presence in the region amid growing tensions.
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