Chinese aircraft carrier's voyage hints at plan for 'post-U.S.' navy
Nikkei Asia reports: 'Fujian' may be intended more for bullying than for warfare.
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Nikkei Asia reports: 'Fujian' may be intended more for bullying than for warfare.
The UK Government has signaled a need to approach suppliers in November to tackle the obsolescence of TACAN and DF systems on its QE-class aircraft carriers.
China has innovatively constructed the world’s first carrier specifically for fixed-wing drones, although many specifics remain undisclosed.
The Royal Navy is enhancing maritime capabilities by accelerating the deployment of UAS from its Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
The Fujian's deployment suggests a shift towards regional power projection by the Chinese Navy, potentially aimed at diminishing U.S. maritime influence.
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The UK Government has signaled a need to approach suppliers in November to tackle the obsolescence of TACAN and DF systems on its QE-class aircraft carriers.
China has innovatively constructed the world’s first carrier specifically for fixed-wing drones, although many specifics remain undisclosed.
The Royal Navy is enhancing maritime capabilities by accelerating the deployment of UAS from its Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
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The Fujian, China's Navy newest aircraft carrier, embarks on its maiden sea trials, signaling a significant milestone and piquing interest in its capabilities versus the US's Gerald R. Ford.
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China's most advanced vessel, the Fujian, has wrapped up its first sea trials with Xinhua reporting the achievement of anticipated outcomes, marking a significant step in Beijing's naval ambitions.
While undergoing its first sea trials, China's Fujian aircraft carrier advances towards its 2025 delivery to the People's Liberation Army Navy, paving the way for its UAV quasi-aircraft carrier counterpart.
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The Fujian, China's newly launched aircraft carrier, has commenced its first journey into the sea for trials, marking a significant milestone in the country's naval capabilities.
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Marking a significant milestone for the Chinese Navy, the Fujian aircraft carrier has embarked from Shanghai on its inaugural sea trial.
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The USS Hornet, a retired aircraft carrier from World War II, is now launching salt water microdroplets in a novel scientific effort to mitigate global warming effects.
Following nearly four months in the Red Sea, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group transitions to the Eastern Mediterranean as part of a Department of Defense mission.
Turkey's ambitious naval expansion program has initiated the development of a new aircraft carrier, poised to be twice the size of the current TCG Anadolu, significantly enhancing its maritime power projection.
The nuclear-powered USS George Washington is scheduled to depart Virginia this week, heading to Yokosuka naval base to replace the Nimitz-class USS Ronald Reagan.
Embarking on Monday, the French Navy's Carrier Strike Group commenced its 'Akila' operational mission, signaling an assertive deployment.
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The suggestion to equip 5th generation aircraft carrier drones with arms aims at minimizing risk to human pilots and the carrier itself.
The Argentine Navy is in a race against time to prepare its Super Étendard jets for upcoming joint military exercises alongside the USS George Washington in the South Atlantic.
Japan's decision to name its new aircraft carrier 'Kaga,' echoing the name of an imperial warship involved in bombing Shanghai in the 1930s, has sparked controversy in China.
A US aircraft carrier, cruiser, and two destroyers are advancing north through the Red Sea, marking an increase in American military presence in response to impending threats of Iran targeting Israel.
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan have conducted a trilateral naval drill involving a U.S. aircraft carrier, reinforcing their resolve to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and enhance regional security in the Indo-Pacific.
Initially conceived as a testament to the Royal Thai Navy's aspirations for regional influence, the aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet has transformed into a subject of public scrutiny.
France signals a strong commitment to NATO, preparing its aircraft carrier for a first-ever deployment under NATO's direct command.
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HII's CEO Chris Kastner attributes the 18-to-26-month postponement of the Ford-class aircraft carrier Enterprise's delivery primarily to supply chain disruptions.
Daniel Duggan, detained in 2022 for allegedly instructing Chinese military pilots in carrier landings, refutes claims based on his non-US citizenship status at the time.
A pre-WWII Torah on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, named for the WWII Allied commander, provides spiritual backing to sailors amid their engagement with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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In a strategic enhancement of its naval capabilities, China is progressing with the development of the J-15D EW, an electronic warfare variant fighter jet, designated for the Fujian aircraft carrier.
A notable integration as a U.S. Navy pilot operates the C-2A Greyhound aboard the French Charles de Gaulle, emphasizing cross-naval capabilities.
Analysts highlight the US Navy's superior firepower and regional base access as smaller Asian nations consider countermeasures against China's growing naval presence.
China's KJ-600 AEW&C, designed for carrier operations, moves ahead in flight tests, signaling progress in enhancing its naval air capabilities.
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