Eurofighter and NETMA signed a contract for the development, testing, and certification of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit to be installed on the ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. The former U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Midway, permanently ...

The new Chinese carrier—the fourth in its inventory—is expected to enter service in the 2030s, well after China’s projected attack on Taiwan in 2027. China has initiated construction of its first ...

France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier. Credit: Marine Nationale French President Emmanuel Macron has said the country will proceed with plans to build a new aircraft carrier. The aim is to field ...

PARIS (AP) — France will build a new aircraft carrier with a capacity for 30 fighter jets and 2,000 sailors, French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday in what he described as "the display of ...

PARIS, Dec 21 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Sunday plans to build a new, larger and more modern aircraft carrier to replace the ageing Charles de Gaulle carrier and strengthen ...

France will soon start construction on a new aircraft carrier, President Emmanuel Macron said, despite uncertainties over the nation’s budget. “The decision to launch this major program was made this ...

China's newest carrier entered service last month Taiwan reports further Chinese military activities nearby Taiwan has complained of repeated Chinese military harassment TAIPEI, Dec 17 (Reuters) - ...

Vantor imagery showing a possible nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) under construction in a dry dock at Dalian in China. Two possible reactor containment vessels ...

Taiwan's defence ministry reported that China's most advanced and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian sailed across the Taiwan Strait Tuesday. It was its first transit through the waterway since it ...

Most recent aircraft carriers have been named for US presidents—but this is not a hard and fast rule, and many other servicemembers and officials have also been honored. The answer is, like the naming ...