China’s Type 003 “Fujian” aircraft carrier is more than a ship—it’s a floating signal of geopolitical ambition. Built ...

China currently has two operational aircraft carriers, which are based at two different naval bases in the country.

The Chinese Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter has likely taken off for the first time using an electromagnetic catapult (EMALS) ...

Only a major drive to rebuild the arsenal of democracy can deter China from taking Taiwan through force or other countries ...

Like the chef of a rival restaurant, China has been closely studying the ingredients that make up U.S. aircraft carriers—and ...

The U.S. Navy is developing an aircraft carrier-based unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to perform aerial refueling and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The MQ-25 ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly ...

A second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, satellite photos ...

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This photograph released by the U.S. Navy shows a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter hovering over the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier while operating in the Middle East on April 12, 2025. (Petty Officer ...