The Chinese navy sent two aircraft carriers to conduct drills in close proximity to Japanese waters in a major show of force, Japanese officials said Monday. The Pentagon said in December 2024 that ...

China’s navy is gradually moving closer to becoming a peer adversary for U.S.naval forces in the Pacific region, as evidenced by China’s growing number of modern aircraft carriers and amphibious ...

TOKYO (AP) — The top U.S. admiral on Monday called China ‘s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy, and said America’s cooperation ...

A new generation of Chinese warship has set sail from a military port in Qingdao, sparking international concern over the mounting arsenal of the world's largest navy. The type 054B frigate, called ...

Security officials track rise in China's naval activity Chinese ships spotted along first island chain, sources say Chinese aircraft carrier sails near Japan, Taiwan May 28 (Reuters) - China has ...

Advanced EMALS technology and a next-generation air wing position Beijing for far-reaching maritime influence — but major operational challenges remain. The launch of China’s Fujian aircraft carrier ...

In principle, China’s carrier force needs at least four vessels: one stationed in the Northern Theater Command, another in Sanya, one for training, and one undergoing maintenance or rotation. From a ...