China Building a 'Nuclear' Aircraft Carrier

Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers would give China's growing navy new reach, and researchers say it's working on the reactor to power one
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, like American carriers, would be a major jump for China, giving its navy a global reach.
Satellite Analysis Reveals China's Work on Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
New satellite analysis reveals that China has developed a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.
Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
China has a fleet of three aircraft carriers, all conventionally powered, but a nuclear-powered carrier, according to experts, will place China in the exclusive ranks of first-class naval powers.
China’s J-35 stealth fighter to be suited up for aircraft carrier service
While smaller than the J-20s, the J-35 fighter jets reportedly have more advanced stealth technology and avionics, and are equipped with various types of weapons, such as medium-r
Evidence Is Building China Wants a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier
New satellite imagery confirms China's development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reactor, a major leap in the PRC’s naval modernization. The reactor, built at "Base 909" in Leshan, signifies Beijing’s goal of joining the exclusive group of nations—currently only the U.
A look at the research revealing China’s work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.
Satellites Capture Chinese Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea
The deployment of CNS Shandong came amid rising tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.
China's first female carrier aircraft pilots debut at Airshow China
GUANGZHOU -- At the ongoing Airshow China in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province, the Chinese Navy introduced two members of its first batch of female carrier-based aircraft pilot trainees, namely Han Meng and Wang Mengdi.
The U.S. Navy's Worst Nightmare: China Building a 'Nuclear' Aircraft Carrier
China’s recent construction of a land-based nuclear reactor prototype signals its determination to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, elevating the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) from a regional force to a global challenger.
China's navy flexed new muscles in the South China Sea with its first dual aircraft carrier drills
Photos show its Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers carrying out dual operations for the first time in the South China Sea.
Challenging China? French nuclear-powered carrier could visit Japan, Philippines
France's Charles de Gaulle is also expected to carry out Exercise Pacific Steller around the waters near Guam.
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The Houthis Came Very Close to Hitting a Navy Aircraft Carrier with a Missile
A recent CTC Sentinel report disclosed a near-miss missile incident involving the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. A ...
Xpeng's new 'land aircraft carrier' is a $276,000 van with a 2-man quadcopter, and it thinks it can sell 10,000 of them a year
Xpeng said it received 2,000 orders of its "land aircraft carrier" after its public flight debut in Zhuhai on Tuesday.
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China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is a secretive organization, but it uses events like the Zhuhai Airshow to unveil new ...