China increases military activity in Taiwan Strait amid US delegation visit
Chinese fighter jets have crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait again, with at least nine entering…
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Explore the world of aircraft carriers, large naval vessels that serve as seagoing airbases.
Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov service return delayed to late 2024
After a series of delays, Russia’s sole aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov could re-enter service at the end of…
China sends its latest aircraft carrier to Taiwan Strait amid US Secretary visit
A Chinese aircraft carrier, Shandong, has sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait, increasing military tension over Taiwan,…
US aircraft carrier arrives in Oslo despite Russian criticism: video
Norway is hosting the world’s largest aircraft carrier the United States Ship (USS) Gerald R. Ford, a move…
France to start building new nuclear aircraft carrier by 2026
France will begin the construction of its next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier by 2026, with sea trials to start…
China recruits first female pilots for growing aircraft carrier fleet
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is looking to recruit its first ever female pilots as more…
Russia’s sole aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov leaves drydock
The Russian Navy’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, was towed from the 35th SRZ drydock in Murmansk, on…
UK’s only operating aircraft carrier travelling without fighter jets on board
The UK’s only operating aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, set sail for a month’s training without any fighter…
Will Brazil’s toxic aircraft carrier be sunk in the Atlantic Ocean?
The Brazilian Navy could be planning to sink its aircraft carrier Sao Paulo and the hazardous materials it…
France and India conduct joint naval aviation training around Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier
The French Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group and the Indian naval aviation are conducting joint training as…
Russia’s only aircraft carrier catches fire during repairs… again
The Russian Navy’s only aircraft carrier, ‘Admiral Kuznetsov’, has caught fire once again, according to Russian state media. …
Chinese carrier battle group sails near Japan ahead of drills
Japan’s Defense Ministry reported that a carrier battle group formed around China’s aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning sailed through…
Brazil’s toxic aircraft carrier sails back to Rio de Janeiro
The tugboat towing Brazil’s decommissioned aircraft carrier NAe Sao Paulo has been tracked sailing back to Rio de…
India commissions its first home-built aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant
India has commissioned the country’s first home-built aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant. The ceremony took place at Cochin…
France buys General Atomics electromagnetic catapults for new aircraft carrier
The United States Department of Defense announced that a contract has been awarded to General Atomics in order…
Indian Navy takes delivery of first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
The Indian Navy took delivery of the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier on July 28, 2022. It is the…
China launches its largest aircraft carrier, the Fujian
China has launched the Fujian, the country’s second domestically-built aircraft carrier and the third to be introduced into…
General Atomics to convert MQ-9 Reaper for carrier operations
General Atomics announced that it would be developing a short take-off and landing (STOL) conversion kit intended to…