Although “aircraft carriers” come in many sizes and shapes, the largest and most advanced supercarriers all fit a pattern—carved out by the US Navy for others to emulate. Modern aircraft carriers are ...

January 28, 2026: At the end of 2025 the U.S. Navy/USN cancelled its Constellation-class guided missile frigate program after five years and billions of dollars spent. With not even one frigate ...

The next Gerald R. Ford class supercarrier, to be known as the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), set sail under its own power from Newport News for the first time on Jan. 28, 2026 to begin manufacturer ...

This video explains the key differences between steam and electromagnetic catapults on aircraft carriers and why the U.S. Navy is transitioning to the newer technology despite political controversy.

Abstract: The replacement of steam catapults with electromagnetic ones is becoming an overwhelming trend in aircraft launch systems. Recently, the double-sided linear launcher has attracted more and ...

The Fujian is undoubtedly impressive—but its aircraft sortie rates still trail far behind comparable US carriers due to a handful of critical design flaws. For the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ...

Drone photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, during its maiden sea trials.Getty China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, was meant to mark a leap in naval ...