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aircraft carrier
![India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-09-06-045658.jpg)
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 US Navy Christens Second Ford-Class Carrier John F. Kennedy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2019-12-12-7.jpg)
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 Technical Problems, Slowing Economy Cut China’s Carrier Ambitions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-停泊于大连港的001a.jpg)
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 U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-191029-n-yw238-1260-1.jpg)
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 US Navy’s 2020 Budget Opens Debate on Future of the Aircraft Carrier](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170414-o-n0101-110.jpg)
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? Are Aircraft Carriers Still Relevant?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-09_19-33-01.jpg)
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 4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3690787.jpg)
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 The Art of the US-India Aircraft Carrier Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-uss_kitty_hawk_cv-63.jpg)
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? So You Think You Can Sell a Fourth Generation Carrier-Launched Fighter?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-03_19-30-07.jpg)
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 America's Aircraft Carrier Challenge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/4033_52439547a5013.jpg)
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? Should the US Help India Defeat China's Navy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-10_22-47-26.jpg)
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 Relax, China's Aircraft Carrier Is Fine](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-20_08-58-48.jpg)
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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