Key Points and Summary - The U.S. Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), is now facing a two-year delivery delay, pushing its arrival to March 2027. -The ...

The 50 year old nuclear-powered aircraft carrier returned to Bremerton, Washington on Dec. 16, 2025 after its final scheduled deployment. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the oldest commissioned aircraft carrier ...

BANGKOK (AP) — China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world’s largest ...

While the scope and technology of naval power have evolved immensely in the 80 years since World War II ended, the aircraft carrier continues to be one of the most powerful and important weapons on ...

China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation ...

China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier has officially entered service, a significant step forward for Beijing as it seeks to catch up with the United States on naval supremacy. Chinese ...

The Fujian, China’s most advanced carrier, went into official service this week. It brings the country closer to challenging U.S. naval dominance. By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien Reporting from ...

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a commissioning and flag-presenting ceremony of the Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier and the first that it has both designed and built itself ...