In the mere flash of an instant it appears the People’s Liberation Army-Navy will soon be a four-aircraft carrier force, something which seemed like a distant thought or wish just 10 years ago. Not ...

Recently released images of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) conducting joint exercises with two aircraft carriers point to the pace of progress in the country’s naval power projection ...

To rapidly enhance its naval capabilities and counter the US, China has commenced the rapid development of its enormous next-generation amphibious assault ship. New satellite imagery of the Changxing ...

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according ...

China's most advanced aircraft carrier set sail for sea trials in early May. It boasts electromagnetic catapults capable of launching the modern air wing China hopes to build. Here's how this ...

China is in the midst of one of history’s most ambitious shipbuilding sprees. It is urgently expanding its aircraft carrier fleet as part of that effort. But the survivability of aircraft carriers is ...

What You Need to Know: China is rapidly expanding its aircraft carrier fleet to enhance its influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Starting with the refurbished Soviet-era carrier Liaoning, ...

When most people think of aircraft carriers, they likely picture the United States Navy's sizeable fleet of 11 active nuclear carriers. The current model in production, the Gerald R. Ford-class, ...

In modern times, the aircraft carrier is one of the most important pieces of military equipment that a nation can field. While naval vessels have always played a key role in establishing power and ...

The launch of China’s Type 076 amphibious assault carrier, the Sichuan, on December 29, 2024, at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard is a pivotal moment in Chinese naval history. It signals China’s intent to ...