China’s newest aircraft carrier not as capable as 50-year-old US ship in one key respect, former US officers say

China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy ...
USNI

Air Boss: Navy Committed to Maintaining 11 Aircraft Carriers, Ford-class Program

This post as been updated to correct the planned procurement cost for the MQ-25A program. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aircraft carriers will remain key to projecting American power long into the future, ...
Stars and Stripes

Bahrain welcomes USS Nimitz as carrier’s long career winds down

MANAMA, Bahrain — Nearly half a century after its first deployment, the U.S. Navy’s oldest active aircraft carrier pulled into Bahrain over the weekend, marking a rare visit that could be among ...
AeroTime

Italy lays groundwork for future aircraft carrier and maritime patrol revival

Italy’s 2025–2027 defense plan launches studies for a next-generation aircraft carrier to succeed the Cavour and funds new ...

Today's US Navy Could Learn A Lesson From The Era Of Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers

The Essex-class aircraft carrier came about during World War II and was one of the first class of carriers to be outfitted ...