Aircraft carriers
American troops prepared to engage in war with Russia
"All we do out here is train and get ready for a fight that might come," said U.S. Navy Lieutenant Cordan Mackenzie, an F-18 pilot.
Inside USS Ronald Reagan, U.S. Aircraft Carrier Near Taiwan
The USS Ronald Reagan has been confirmed as currently stationed in the Philippines Sea, east of Taiwan and south of Japan.
How China's 003 Aircraft Carrier Fujian Compares With U.S. Navy
China's launch of its third and most advanced aircraft carrier is part of a rapid military buildup.
U.S. Navy Dismisses Claim China Drove Away Warship From Disputed Islands
The U.S. Navy has shown its commitment to challenging China's claims to large portions of the resource-rich South China Sea, amid growing regional tensions.
China Blasts Japan After Official Sounds Beijing Threat 'Wake Up' Call
Japan's deputy defense minister further irked China on Monday when he called on Tokyo and Washington to jointly "protect Taiwan as a democratic country."
Trump Plans to Use Traditional Steam Catapults on U.S. Aircraft Carriers
President Donald Trump said he was against the use of electromagnetic systems to launch aircraft off American warships.
Will China Keep Building Bigger Warships?
Hu Wenming told CCTV that the team behind the Type 001A now has the expertise to build an even bigger warship.
U.S. Warship Sails Disputed Sea Amid China Tensions
"The Americans are our friends…. They can help us to deter any threat," said Lieutenant General Rolando Bautista of the Philippine army.
China Is Ramping Up Its Drone Program to Challenge U.S.
China is now working on carrier-based drones and AI to allow synchronized operations between UAVs and military aircraft.
First Chinese-Built Aircraft Carrier Set for Sea Trials
The carrier is a potent symbol of the ambition of China's modernized military.
Photos Show Why Large China Drills Will Worry Taiwan
China is holding drills bigger and more frequent than before at a time when it's making it clear that it will take Taiwan back by force if necessary.
Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier To Launch In Britain
"These are very visible symbols of power and power projection."
China Launches Aircraft Carrier Amid Rising Tensions
China is growing its naval power as tensions rise over North Korea and the South China Sea.
Where Is the USS Carl Vinson Carrier?
The vessel reportedly deployed to North Korea in early April was unexpectedly pictured near Indonesia on Monday, thousands of miles away.
Trump Champions Aircraft Carriers Despite Vulnerability
Trump's pledge comes amid mounting evidence that potential enemies have built new anti-ship weapons able to destroy the expensive fleet of carriers.
Ahead of NATO Summit, U.S. Ups Mediterranean Presence
Two aircraft carriers will be in Mediterranean as Washington seeks to balance Russia's military activities and accelerate its fight against ISIS.
What China's New Missiles Mean for Aircraft Carriers
A new Chinese missile designed to destroy an aircraft carrier from 900 miles away may demand a change in U.S. military strategy.
U.S. Navy Scrambled Jets as Russian Warplanes Approached Carrier
The incident, although unusual, was characterized by the Pentagon as "safe."
Why Does Putin Need an Aircraft Supercarrier?
A hugely expensive floating prestige project will have little practical use.
