The USS Gerald R. Ford, US Navy's newest aircraft carrier, embarked on its maiden deployment on Tuesday. The carrier cost more than $13 billion and will work with countries like Canada, France and Germany on training for air defence, anti-submarine warfare and amphibious operations.

US Navy's $13 billion carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, embarks on its first deployment

US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completed full ship shock trials off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida as it withstood the impact of three 40,000-pound underwater blasts meant to gauge its readiness under combat conditions.

Watch: US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completes final shock trials

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US Navy's $13 billion carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, embarks on its first deployment

Watch: US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completes final shock trials