China's most advanced aircraft carrier appears near completion and could be launched soon. The Type 003 carrier has been under construction at a shipyard northeast of Shanghai since 2018. The new ...

Summary and Key Points: Aircraft carriers remain central to maritime power projection heading into 2026, with the United ...

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.

The electromagnetic catapults will significantly enhance the capabilities of the Type 003 Fujian, allowing for heavier aircraft to operate from its flight deck. The sea trials of the People’s ...

Summary: China’s Type 003 Fujian, the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s latest aircraft carrier, recently returned to Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard after completing its first eight-day sea trial. As the ...