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Where are America’s aircraft carriers now?

Although the US Navy has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in active service, only around half are deployed at any given time—with the rest in port or undergoing maintenance.
China is working hard to catch up to the United States in terms of naval superiority. Here's how many ships it plans to build ...
Although “aircraft carriers” come in many sizes and shapes, the largest and most advanced supercarriers all fit a ...
China's third aircraft carrier entered service this week, state media said on Friday, marking a key milestone in President Xi Jinping's drive to modernise the military. The Fujian joins China's fleet ...
Unmanned aircraft systems are a key area of investment for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard to grow maritime dominance.
It has become fashionable to argue that aircraft carriers are becoming obsolete. Critics question their value in an era of technological advancement, when new capabilities such as advanced autonomous ...
China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, is named after the province facing Taiwan - Copyright CHINA'S MINISTRY OF DEFENCE/AFP Handout China's third aircraft carrier ...