Hong Kong and Seoul (CNN) — China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier has used its new electromagnetic catapult to successfully launch three types of aircraft, according to Chinese state media, which released footage of the launches for the ...

Researchers say they found evidence that China has built a prototype nuclear reactor to power a large warship, like an aircraft carrier. Such a development could mark a major step forward for a country relatively new to carrier operations. New research ...

China has made major technological progress with its aircraft carriers. But compared to the US Navy, China lacks the decades of experience and trained personnel for operations. China is investing in building that workforce, but it'll take time. China is ...

France is pressing ahead with a new generation aircraft carrier, a nuclear‑powered “super‑carrier” slated to replace the Charles de Gaulle, which is planned to retire by the late 2030s, observers say. Newsweek has reached out to the French Defense Ministry and Naval Group shipbuilder for comment.