All articles tagged with #aircraft carrier
Originally Published 21 days ago — by AP News
France announced plans to build a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier capable of carrying 30 fighter jets and 2,000 sailors, expected to be ready by 2038, as part of a broader military modernization effort supported by increased defense spending under President Macron.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by DW
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to build a new, larger nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the PANG, to replace the Charles de Gaulle by 2038, aiming to strengthen France's maritime power amid global tensions.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Reuters
France plans to build a new, larger aircraft carrier, PANG, to replace the aging Charles de Gaulle, with operations expected by 2038, aiming to bolster national and European defense capabilities amid geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by navalnews.com
France's President Macron announced the approval to proceed with the PA-Ng next-generation aircraft carrier program, which will replace the Charles de Gaulle from 2038, featuring advanced technology and an air wing of 30 aircraft, with construction beginning in 2032 and sea trials expected in 2036.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
France announced it will begin building a new aircraft carrier, PANG, to replace the Charles de Gaulle, with construction starting soon despite budget uncertainties, aiming for service entry in 2038 and emphasizing economic benefits for small and medium companies.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Navy Times
The USS Nimitz, the world's oldest aircraft carrier commissioned in 1975, docked in Bremerton, Washington, for what is likely its final visit before being decommissioned in 2026, after a distinguished service including multiple deployments and operations worldwide.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Stars and Stripes
The USS Nimitz, the U.S. Navy's oldest aircraft carrier, is returning to Bremerton for decommissioning after a 50-year service, including numerous deployments and combat roles worldwide, marking the end of an era for the iconic ship.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the U.S. Southern Command area to support operations against Latin American drug cartels, deploying over 60 aircraft and additional naval forces to enhance efforts in disrupting narcotics trafficking, amid broader US military actions in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, marking a significant technological advancement with its electromagnetic catapult system, and now has the second largest navy carrier fleet in the world, though still behind the US. The Fujian enhances China's naval power projection capabilities in the Pacific and features domestically designed technology, but it is smaller and less capable than US carriers, which are nuclear-powered and larger.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by DW
China's PLA Navy has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is the first independently designed Chinese carrier equipped with advanced electromagnetic launch technology, enhancing its regional and global military capabilities amid geopolitical tensions and concerns over Taiwan.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has entered service, marking a significant step in China's military expansion and modernization, with advanced features like electromagnetic launch systems and the ability to deploy heavier aircraft, enhancing China's naval capabilities and strategic reach.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by USNI News
China has commissioned its third and largest aircraft carrier, Fujian, equipped with electromagnetic catapults, marking a significant step in its naval expansion and modernization, amidst regional tensions and a broader Indo-Pacific naval buildup.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Defense News
China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is also its first domestically designed and built carrier, marking a significant step in its military modernization and expansion of its blue-water navy to project power further beyond its waters, aiming to challenge U.S. naval dominance and enhance its strategic reach in the Indo-Pacific region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Euronews.com
China has launched its first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Fujian, marking a significant step in its military modernization and efforts to challenge US naval dominance, with advanced features like electromagnetic launch systems and the ability to operate heavy aircraft, signaling China's ambition to project power in the Indo-Pacific region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has been commissioned, marking a significant step in its naval capabilities with advanced features like electromagnetic catapults and the ability to carry heavier aircraft. While it is a milestone in China's military modernization, analysts suggest it will take at least a year to reach full operational capability, and its deployment will be closely watched for regional influence and potential use around Taiwan.