For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.

China’s PLA Navy already has the largest number of vessels in the world, and its vessels are also quite modern, with updated technology.

U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press.