China debuts newest aircraft carrier
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July 11, 2025: China now has ballistic missiles that can hit ships, especially aircraft carriers, at sea. The U.S. Navy has not been open about how it plans to defend its ships against Chinese ship-killer ballistic missiles. The navy quietly expanded its ...
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 ...
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 carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.