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The carrier that’s supposed to revitalize the British Navy is finally out to sea (VIDEO)
After years of delays and cost overruns, the British Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to begin a series of critical sea trails that will help determine if the billions of pounds it took to build her were really worth it.
Why Oceans Matter
Even in today’s world of drone strikes and cyberwarfare, our ability to control the seas remains a key to global security, Fletcher School Dean James Stavridis argues in his new book, Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World’s Oceans. A retired U.S.
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China launches first domestically built aircraft carrier
China has launched its first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier, state media said Wednesday, as the country seeks to transform its navy into a force capable of projecting power onto the high seas.
China launches first home-built aircraft carrier amid S China Sea tension
China launched its first domestically built aircraft carrier on April 26 amid rising tension over North Korea and worries about Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea.
State media has quoted military experts as saying the carrier, China's second and built in the northeastern port of Dalian, is not expected to enter service until 2020, once it has been kitted out and armed.
Beijing warns US against attacking North Korea
China has warned the US against using military force against North Korea, after a surprise redeployment of an aircraft carrier group. Washington's regional allies said they expect it to consult with them before any action.
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China is about to launch its first home-built aircraft carrier
China’s defence ministry has confirmed that the country’s first locally built aircraft carrier has entered its final stage of construction before the hull is launched, which media reports suggest could be as early as April 23, the founding anniversary of the navy.
Russia creates ‘unstoppable’ hypersonic Zircon missile with Navy destroying 4,600mph speed
Russia claims to have created a devastating hypersonic missile that travels five times faster than the speed of sound and could rip through navy warship defences because it’s too fast to stop.
Indian Navy Rejects Home-made Fighter Jets
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative has received a big blow, as the Indian Navy refused to use home-made war planes.
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US carrier group patrols in tense South China Sea
A United States aircraft carrier strike group has begun patrols in the South China Sea amid growing tension with China over control of the disputed waterway and concerns it could become a flashpoint under the new U.S. administration.
China's Foreign Ministry on Feb. 15 warned Washington against challenging its sovereignty in the South China Sea.
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Putin’s aircraft carrier fleet passes the White Cliffs of Dover
The relations between the West and Russia are not getting any better for the time being. So when Russia’s aircraft carrier is sailing close to British waters, everyone is alert…
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