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India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier
September 06, 2022

India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While the Vikrant’s commissioning definitely boosts India’s naval capabilities, the overall trend in naval power is clearly shifting away from India. 

US Navy Christens Second Ford-Class Carrier John F. Kennedy
December 13, 2019

US Navy Christens Second Ford-Class Carrier John F. Kennedy

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS John F. Kennedy was christened by a daughter of the former president on December 7.
Technical Problems, Slowing Economy Cut China’s Carrier Ambitions
December 04, 2019

Technical Problems, Slowing Economy Cut China’s Carrier Ambitions

By Steven Stashwick
Plans to build more than four aircraft carriers apparently put on hold.

U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024
November 15, 2019

U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier may not be ready to deploy until 2024, according to recent congressional testimony.

US Navy’s 2020 Budget Opens Debate on Future of the Aircraft Carrier
March 14, 2019

US Navy’s 2020 Budget Opens Debate on Future of the Aircraft Carrier

By Steven Stashwick
Proposals would reduce carrier fleet from 11 to 10 and invest in new capabilities.

Are Aircraft Carriers Still Relevant?
November 15, 2018

Are Aircraft Carriers Still Relevant?

By Ben Ho Wan Beng
Another take on the A2/AD vs. carrier debate

4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018
January 12, 2018

4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018

By Steven Stashwick
South China Sea militarization, hypersonic weapons, Chinese oceanography, and counter A2/AD poised for major advances in 2018.
The Art of the US-India Aircraft Carrier Deal
June 24, 2017

The Art of the US-India Aircraft Carrier Deal

By Bimal Sareen
When it comes to India and the major defense partner relationship, Trump needs to think big.

So You Think You Can Sell a Fourth Generation Carrier-Launched Fighter?
January 04, 2016

So You Think You Can Sell a Fourth Generation Carrier-Launched Fighter?

By Robert Farley
A big problem for selling carrier-based fighters is that there are simply too few carriers to go around.

America's Aircraft Carrier Challenge
July 10, 2015

America's Aircraft Carrier Challenge

By Robert Farley
The United States may operate 10 carriers, but it doesn't do so at the same time.

Should the US Help India Defeat China's Navy?
April 23, 2015

Should the US Help India Defeat China's Navy?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new study argues yes, and pushes for closer defense ties between New Delhi and Washington.
Relax, China's Aircraft Carrier Is Fine
October 25, 2014

Relax, China's Aircraft Carrier Is Fine

By James R. Holmes
Reports of Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning’s death are greatly exaggerated.

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