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![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
![China’s Drone-Missile Hybrid: The Next Step in Naval Drone Warfare China’s Drone-Missile Hybrid: The Next Step in Naval Drone Warfare](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-26_20-38-37.jpg)
China’s Drone-Missile Hybrid: The Next Step in Naval Drone Warfare
By Tobias Burgers & Scott N. Romaniuk
Is this the next “carrier killer” in China's arsenal?
![Should the Pentagon Fear China’s Newest Weapon? Should the Pentagon Fear China’s Newest Weapon?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-25_08-24-47.jpg)
Should the Pentagon Fear China’s Newest Weapon?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing conducted yet another test of a new high-tech hypersonic glide vehicle.
![Will This Chinese Weapon Be Able to Sink an Aircraft Carrier? Will This Chinese Weapon Be Able to Sink an Aircraft Carrier?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-12_17-15-17.jpg)
Will This Chinese Weapon Be Able to Sink an Aircraft Carrier?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The PLA's anti-access/area denial arsenal is slowly but steadily expanding.
![Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-02_21-11-31.jpg)
Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is heavily investing into the development of longer-range UAVs.
![Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-10_15-39-04.jpg)
Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report by the Office of Naval Intelligence highlights the growing capabilities of the Chinese Navy.
![Lifting the Veil on China’s “Carrier-Killer” Lifting the Veil on China’s “Carrier-Killer”](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18818_52809c74456ab.jpg)
Lifting the Veil on China’s “Carrier-Killer”
A new report traces the DF-21D’s origins, developments and possible uses in combat conditions.
![Taiwan Unveils Road-Mobile “Carrier Killer” Launcher Taiwan Unveils Road-Mobile “Carrier Killer” Launcher](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sizes/thumbnail/2279_524381e059df9.jpg)
Taiwan Unveils Road-Mobile “Carrier Killer” Launcher
A new road-mobile launcher for the HF-3 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile will increase its survivability.
![Iran's "Carrier Killer" Missile Improves Accuracy Iran's "Carrier Killer" Missile Improves Accuracy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/1177_5242b538c7aa4.jpg)
Iran's "Carrier Killer" Missile Improves Accuracy
An IRGC official says Iran’s Khalij-e Fars anti-ship ballistic missile’s precision is now 8.5 meters, up from 30 meters.
![Why China May Limit “Carrier-Killer’s” Range Why China May Limit “Carrier-Killer’s” Range](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/2761_524383cf965f5.jpg)
Why China May Limit “Carrier-Killer’s” Range
Even if China’s technically capable of expanding the DF-21D ABSM’s range, its foreign policy goals might dictate restraint.
![Is China’s “Carrier Killer” Already Operational? Is China’s “Carrier Killer” Already Operational?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/2811_52438403812ab.jpg)
Is China’s “Carrier Killer” Already Operational?
Plus, is the USAF inflating the DPRK & China missiles threats to fund its own nuclear modernization?
![Meet Iran’s “Carrier Killer”: The Khalij Fars Meet Iran’s “Carrier Killer”: The Khalij Fars](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/2899_524387320ef2f.jpg)
Meet Iran’s “Carrier Killer”: The Khalij Fars
While China is well know for its anti-ship weapons, other nations are also investing in such technology.
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