China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, expected to enter service by the end of this year, is the first Chinese carrier to feature an advanced electromagnetic catapult. However, domestic analysis ...

The USS Lincoln and ITS Cavour carrier strike groups engaged in enhanced maritime communication, air warfare and cross-deck flight operations as part of the first MLDE of the two navies in the ...

Sometimes called "controlled chaos," the flight deck of an aircraft carrier is known as the most dangerous place to work in the military. Movies like "Top Gun" and "Behind Enemy Lines" perpetuate the ...

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks to Capt. Tim Waits, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), in the hangar bay while moored pier side on Commander, ...

A movement director signals the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-213 "Blacklions" on December 21. An aircraft carrier's flight deck is the most dangerous workplace in the world, a risk that ...

It replaces the USS America as the Navy's amphibious assault ship based in Japan. The Tripoli played a central role in the F-35B "lightning carrier" concept. The US Navy is stationing its new ...