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France publishes first images of upgraded ASMPA‑R after second successful test; Rafale M integration confirmed

France released the first images of its upgraded ASMPA‑R nuclear‑tipped standoff missile after a second successful test firing, and confirmed Rafale M fighters have been validated as launch platforms following an unarmed carrier‑profile launch that inaugurates the weapon's entry into France's sea‑based airborne deterrent.

2025-11-13T10:06:23.428554-08:00

Reuters

USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Latin America, Heightening Tensions with Venezuela

2025-11-11T07:43:05.546505-08:00

News.CN

China commissions Fujian, third carrier and its first with electromagnetic catapults

2025-11-06T21:22:11.637495-08:00

Associated Press

China commissions third carrier Fujian, state media says more (including nuclear) carriers possible

2025-11-10T00:26:00.385829-08:00

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Breaking Defense

MH-60R Seahawk and F/A-18F Super Hornet crash off USS Nimitz in South China Sea; salvage teams mobilized On Oct. 26 an MH-60R Seahawk and an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to USS Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea within about 30 minutes of each other during routine flight operations; salvage teams were mobilized and all personnel were recovered, the Navy said.

2025-11-14T11:17:28.414133-08:00

MH-60R Seahawk and F/A-18F Super Hornet crash off USS Nimitz in South China Sea; salvage teams mobilized

Associated Press

Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship

2025-11-14T00:33:16.408637-08:00

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Aviation Week

France publishes first images of upgraded ASMPA‑R after second successful test; Rafale M integration confirmed France released the first images of its upgraded ASMPA‑R nuclear‑tipped standoff missile after a second successful test firing, and confirmed Rafale M fighters have been validated as launch platforms following an unarmed carrier‑profile launch that inaugurates the weapon's entry into France's sea‑based airborne deterrent.

2025-11-13T10:06:23.428554-08:00

France publishes first images of upgraded ASMPA‑R after second successful test; Rafale M integration confirmed

ANI News Agency

India’s Tri-Services Exercise 'Trishul' culminates successfully with focus on enhancing synergy between armed forces

2025-11-13T09:44:10.134434-08:00

The War Zone

Shipyard photo points to nuclear propulsion for China’s Type 004 carrier A shipyard photograph has provided strong evidence that China’s Type 004 aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered, a leap that would make it Beijing’s most capable carrier to date. Nuclear propulsion would extend range, endurance and sortie-generation capacity, narrowing the operational gap with U.S. nuclear carriers.

2025-11-12T10:36:31.306906-08:00

Shipyard photo points to nuclear propulsion for China’s Type 004 carrier

Washington Post

Venezuela Orders Massive Mobilization as USS Gerald R. Ford Enters Latin America Venezuela's defence minister ordered a full military mobilization — activating militia and nearly 200,000 troops — after the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group arrived in Latin American waters. Caracas also accused U.S. forces of strikes using drones and F-35s; the Pentagon has not confirmed.

2025-11-11T21:28:01.360108-08:00

Venezuela Orders Massive Mobilization as USS Gerald R. Ford Enters Latin America

Reuters

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USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Latin America, Heightening Tensions with Venezuela The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group have moved into the Latin America region, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The deployment dramatically escalates a mounting military buildup and further deepens tensions between Washington and Caracas amid recent regional confrontations.

2025-11-11T07:43:05.546505-08:00

USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Latin America, Heightening Tensions with Venezuela

Associated Press

China commissions third carrier Fujian, state media says more (including nuclear) carriers possible China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered service, becoming the third in the country's fleet. State media says Beijing can produce additional carriers, including nuclear-powered vessels, a development that signals a push to expand the PLAN's carrier force.

2025-11-10T00:26:00.385829-08:00

China commissions third carrier Fujian, state media says more (including nuclear) carriers possible

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