China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Jiangsu Is Ready, Will Play Vital Role In Xi’s Taiwan Ambitions
2 years, 6 months ago

China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Jiangsu Is Ready, Will Play Vital Role In Xi’s Taiwan Ambitions

News 18  

China may launch its third aircraft carrier in June, as per satellite photos clicked by Maxar Technologies, which also suggested that the vessel could be afloat either within weeks or even days. Following the addition of Jiangsu, China will have three aircraft carriers becoming the world’s largest fleet of carriers after the US. The expert also explained that Taiwanese military stations much of its forces to the east of the island’s central mountain range, using it as a protective shield against a potential attack from China but once Jiangsu takes to the seas it could change the situation entirely. The People’s Liberation Army Navy could deploy a ‘carrier strike group, including destroyers and submarines, to multiple regions at once’ once Jiangsu is ready.

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A look at the research revealing China’s work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
1 month, 1 week ago

A look at the research revealing China’s work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press. FILE - In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, China’s third …

China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier: Satellite images indicate Beijing's BIG plan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier: Satellite images indicate Beijing's BIG plan

India TV News  

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents. “For China's leadership, such a development would symbolise national prestige, fueling domestic nationalism and elevating the country's global image as …

Mysterious Flat-Top Aircraft Carrier: A Potential Humanitarian or Military Vessel?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mysterious Flat-Top Aircraft Carrier: A Potential Humanitarian or Military Vessel?

CNN  

China appears to have built a new and unusual aircraft carrier, which could further increase Beijing's rapidly expanding maritime power. The vessel, with a large, open flat top, is smaller than China's previous naval aircraft carriers and could be used for various purposes, including humanitarian aid, disaster relief, or military operations. It could also serve as a logistics support and …

Guangdong, China: Satellite imagery shows new mystery aircraft carrier built amid breakneck naval expansion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guangdong, China: Satellite imagery shows new mystery aircraft carrier built amid breakneck naval expansion

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — China appears to have built a new and unusual aircraft carrier, intriguing experts with a potentially first-of-its-kind vessel that could further increase Beijing’s rapidly expanding maritime power. This potential new aircraft carrier “is of a somewhat unusual shape and size – much smaller than China’s previous naval aircraft carriers,” said Thomas Shugart, a former US Navy …

Largest aircraft carrier begins sea trial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Largest aircraft carrier begins sea trial

China Daily  

China's third aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, is towed by a tugboat from the dock at China State Shipbuilding Corp's Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai on Wednesday, on its way to its first sea trial. PU HAIYANG/XINHUA The CNS Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, embarked on its maiden sea trial on Wednesday morning, according to the People's Liberation Army Navy. It …

How China's new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US Navy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How China's new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US Navy

Daily Mail  

China today launched the first sea trials for the nation's most advanced aircraft carrier that President Xi Jinping hopes will form the basis of his plan to transform his People's Liberation Army into a world-class fighting force. The Fujian's launch to sea comes as experts sounded the alarm over Beijing's efforts to buy up gold at record rates - and …

China's Sea Dragon: How new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the mighty US navy for ocean supremacy as Beijing's gold-buying spree sparks fears of war
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Sea Dragon: How new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the mighty US navy for ocean supremacy as Beijing's gold-buying spree sparks fears of war

Daily Mail  

China today launched the first sea trials for the nation's most advanced aircraft carrier that President Xi Jinping hopes will form the basis of his plan to transform his People's Liberation Army into a world-class fighting force. The Fujian prepares to set out for maiden sea trials from Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard in eastern China's Shanghai, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 The …

China showcases military might, sends PLA warships to West Pacific for live-fire drills
1 year, 7 months ago

China showcases military might, sends PLA warships to West Pacific for live-fire drills

Firstpost  

The military said on Tuesday, just after one of China’s two aircraft carriers returned from a patrol, that two Chinese warships had entered the Western Pacific for live-fire drills. The destroyer Dalian and the guided-missile frigate Huangshan recently travelled to an unnamed region of the West Pacific to conduct attack and defensive manoeuvres, according to a statement from China’s People’s …

US worried as China undertakes rapid expansion of PLA navy
2 years ago

US worried as China undertakes rapid expansion of PLA navy

Firstpost  

Chinese President Xi Jinping has set a target of inducting a total of 400 warships in the PLA Navy by 2025. Currently the Chinese Navy has 340 vessels Beijing: Even after building the world’s largest navy, the People’s Liberation Army of China is still undergoing expansion at a breakneck speed. By 2025, the People’s Liberation Army Navy is expected to …

China deploys Nuclear submarine, aircraft carrier group in Taiwan Straits military drills after Pelosi's visit
2 years, 4 months ago

China deploys Nuclear submarine, aircraft carrier group in Taiwan Straits military drills after Pelosi's visit

India TV News  

Highlights China is deploying its aircraft carrier group and a nuclear submarine in large-scale military drills The four-day military exercises are being held a day after Pelosi's visit China, which claims Taiwan as part of its mainland, strongly objected to her visit China vs Taiwan: In a show of strength, China is deploying its aircraft carrier group and a nuclear …

Leviathan: China’s new navy
2 years, 6 months ago

Leviathan: China’s new navy

Al Jazeera  

With its new aircraft carrier, the Fujian, China is leapfrogging current military technologies to challenge the might of the US navy. This new design of aircraft carrier is a quantum leap in capabilities from these older models and will greatly enhance China’s combat power. The Fujian has shown the world that China has leapfrogged over several current military technologies, like …

China launches third aircraft carrier in major military milestone
2 years, 6 months ago

China launches third aircraft carrier in major military milestone

The Hindu  

China on Friday launched its biggest and most modern aircraft carrier, marking a major military advance for the Asian superpower. China's carrier development programme is part of a massive overhaul of the People's Liberation Army under President Xi Jinping, who has vowed to build a "fully modern" force to rival the U.S. military by 2027. The new carrier, named Fujian, …

Fujian: China launches first domestically built aircraft carrier
2 years, 6 months ago

Fujian: China launches first domestically built aircraft carrier

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China launched its first domestically …

China launches next generation aircraft carrier in naval milestone
2 years, 6 months ago

China launches next generation aircraft carrier in naval milestone

Firstpost  

The Type 003 carrier christened Fujian left its dry dock at a shipyard outside Shanghai in the morning and tied up at a nearby pier, according to state media reports Beijing: Beijing launched a new-generation aircraft carrier Friday, the first such ship to be both designed and built in China, in a milestone as it seeks to extend the range …

China launches high-tech aircraft carrier in naval milestone
2 years, 6 months ago

China launches high-tech aircraft carrier in naval milestone

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Beijing launched a new-generation aircraft carrier Friday, the first such ship to be both designed and built in China, in a milestone as it seeks to extend the range and power of its navy. “This is an important milestone for China’s military-industrial complex,” said Ridzwan Rahmat, a Singapore-based analyst with the defense intelligence company Janes. “Once it is …

China launches third aircraft carrier, the Fujian
2 years, 6 months ago

China launches third aircraft carrier, the Fujian

Al Jazeera  

The ship began construction in Shanghai in 2018 and is China’s first domestically-developed aircraft carrier. China has officially launched its third aircraft carrier, naming the vessel the Fujian. The Fujian is China’s first fully domestically developed aircraft carrier, and uses electromagnetic catapults and arresting devices to enable planes to take off and land on its deck, it added. The launch …

Explained: What is Type 003, China’s largest-ever aircraft carrier, and why is it delayed?
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: What is Type 003, China’s largest-ever aircraft carrier, and why is it delayed?

Firstpost  

The Type 003 is the most-advanced warship ever constructed in China. Originally to be launched on 3 June, it has been delayed due to some tech issues China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, Type 003, to date is close to completion and will soon be launched. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy currently operates two aircraft carriers, including the Liaoning, or Type …

Shanghai’s Covid surge stalls construction of China’s 3rd aircraft carrier
2 years, 8 months ago

Shanghai’s Covid surge stalls construction of China’s 3rd aircraft carrier

Live Mint  

The massive surge of COVID-19 cases in Shanghai city has hit China's shipbuilding industry, including the launch of the third aircraft carrier scheduled for April next year. The lockdown has slowed China’s shipbuilding plans and may affect the launch of the country's third aircraft carrier, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Sunday. Construction of the Type 003 …

Covid-19 surge in Shanghai stalls construction of China's 3rd aircraft carrier
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 surge in Shanghai stalls construction of China's 3rd aircraft carrier

Hindustan Times  

The massive covid-19 surge in China's industrial hub Shanghai has affected the launch of its third aircraft carrier, which is scheduled to be unveiled in April next year, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported. The People’s Liberation Army Navy was widely expected to launch the aircraft carrier around its 73rd anniversary on April 23.“But the plan faces delay …

Three aircraft carriers an ‘unavoidable requirement’, says House panel
3 years ago

Three aircraft carriers an ‘unavoidable requirement’, says House panel

The Hindu  

Having three aircraft carriers will considerably enhance combat capabilities of the Navy, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence said in its recommendation to the government while also suggesting that it is “worthwhile” to prioritise investment for the development of various island territories as provisional aircraft carrier. “The requirement of third aircraft carrier will be worked out on the Indian Navy’s …

Satellite images show China built mock-ups of US warships
3 years, 1 month ago

Satellite images show China built mock-ups of US warships

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Satellite images show China has built mock-ups of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and destroyer in its northwestern desert, possibly for practice for a future naval clash as tensions rise between the nations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing Monday that he had no information about the images, saying, “I’m not aware of …

China's carrier group conducts exercises in South China Sea
3 years, 7 months ago

China's carrier group conducts exercises in South China Sea

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China’s Shandong aircraft carrier group …

China flanks Taiwan with military exercises in air and sea
3 years, 8 months ago

China flanks Taiwan with military exercises in air and sea

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — China’s armed forces conducted simultaneous military exercises to the west and east of Taiwan on Monday in a move analysts said was a warning to the self-ruled island and its supporter, the United States. The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and its escorts were conducting maneuvers around Taiwan, China’s military said in a statement Monday. The US …

China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier leads naval exercise off Taiwan
3 years, 8 months ago

China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier leads naval exercise off Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Latest drill comes as Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported a new incursion by China’s air force into the island’s air defence identification zone. A Chinese carrier group is exercising near Taiwan and such drills will become regular, China’s navy has announced, in a further escalation of tensions near the island that Beijing claims as its sovereign territory. In a statement late …

China’s next aircraft carrier likely nuclear powered, says report
3 years, 9 months ago

China’s next aircraft carrier likely nuclear powered, says report

Al Jazeera  

Construction of fourth ship resumed earlier this year after delays as Beijing continues to flex its naval power. China is building its fourth aircraft carrier as it seeks to boost its naval power in the Asia-Pacific region, and the vessel is “likely to be nuclear powered”, a new report revealed on Saturday, citing sources close to the country’s military. The …

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