Aircraft carrier articles
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China Now Has 3 Aircraft Carriers (That's a Really Big Deal)
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is advancing its naval capabilities with the addition of its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian, slated for sea trials soon and expected service entry by 2026.
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China’s AI-powered satellites imperil US aircraft carriers
China’s Taijing-4 03 radar imaging satellite has recently captured detailed images of the US Navy's critical Naval Station Norfolk, underscoring its
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China’s newest aircraft carrier heads to sea for first time
China’s newest, largest and most-advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, took a big step to joining the world’s largest naval fleet on Wednesday as it set out from Shanghai for its first sea trials. The naval assessment is expected to take place in the East China Sea, about 130 kilometers (80 miles) from the Jiangnan Shipyard where the carrier has been under construction for more than six years, according to Shanghai’s Maritime Safety Administration. “The sea trials will primarily test the...