China is following up the domestically produced Type 001 (copy of the small Liaoning carrier) —with the Type 002. The Type 002 is expected to use conventional propulsion, along with a series of ...

New satellite imagery shows that China’s new aircraft carrier is nearing launch and could leave drydock very soon. The unnamed ship, known as Type 003, will be Beijing’s most advanced and capable yet.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. China launched its third and most advanced aircraft carrier on Friday, ...

New images circulating online appear to show the carrier-based J-35A multirole fighter aboard China’s Type 003 aircraft carrier, Fujian. The aircraft is seen in a new color scheme, and in the ...

China has launched a third aircraft carrier, likely a way to upgrade overall defenses in the face of stronger navies rather than to target any specific future battleground, analysts believe. The ...

Once the Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier enters service, it will significantly increase the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s capabilities—marking the beginning of the “Three Carrier Era.” Images of ...