China built a prototype nuclear reactor that could power a large warship, researchers say. Satellite images and Chinese documents point to work on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. A nuclear-powered ...

-The aircraft is too heavy, its airframe and landing gear are not built to withstand violent carrier operations, and it lacks essential features like a tailhook. -Furthermore, in a future high-tech ...

The United Kingdom and Japan—key NATO and Northeast Asia allies of the United States—deployed aircraft carriers for a joint naval operation in the western Pacific. The naval maneuver follows China's ...

Liaoning and Shandong were pier-side at Sanya Naval Base on Hainan Island in the South China Sea. Both carriers arrived at the base after completing exercises in the region. A rare satellite image ...

Summary and Key Points: General Atomics has introduced the Gambit 5, a new drone specifically designed for aircraft carrier operations. Part of the Gambit family, which includes drones tailored for ...

Chinese military could learn from rival’s strengths in search and rescue response, but also its weaknesses in maintenance and ...

After seven months in port, the USS Nimitz is back at sea. The aircraft carrier, CVN 68, returned to operations on Friday, June 22, following a few days of sea trials. The carrier had spent more than ...