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.
Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
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,
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.
A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Why is China's pursuit of nuclear-powered carriers significant? China’s navy is already the world’s largest numerically, and it has been rapidly modernizing. Adding nuclear-powered carriers to its fleet would be a major step in realizing its ambitions ...
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 builds nuclear reactor to run aircraft carrier, puts US Navy on alert
China’s PLA Navy already has the largest number of vessels in the world, and its vessels are also quite modern, with updated technology.
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 Houthi-launched missile reportedly came within 200 meters of the carrier, underscoring the growing risks posed by non-state actors.
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.
China Shows Off New Naval Hardware To Rival American Sea Power
CNS Fujian, the state-of-the-art but yet-to-be-commissioned Chinese aircraft carrier, uses catapult-assisted takeoff. This ...
China Is Unleashing a New Stealth Fighter, And It’s a Direct Challenge to America
With the lighter, cheaper jet, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has become the second air force after the U.S. to ...
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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 ...
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Satellite imagery shows mystery ship built in China amid breakneck naval expansion
China appears to have built a new and unusual aircraft carrier, intriguing experts with a potentially first-of-its-kind ...
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China's Submarines Can Track (And Sink) Navy Aircraft Carriers
What You Need to Know: While China’s naval capabilities do not yet match the U.S., its ability to track American ...