Aircraft Carriers – Page 2

South Korean soldiers stand guard as their comrades conduct landmine clearing operations inside of the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas in Cheorwon, south of the DMZ. The two Koreas on October 1 started to remove landmines along a section of their heavily fortified border as part of a summit deal to ease military tensions, Seoul said. Photo: AFP/Song Kyong-Seok

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North-South military deal has alarm bells ringing

by Andrew Salmon October 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur is seen in the South China Sea, where the US and allies have been conducting freedom of navigation exercises after China's controversial occupation of many disputed islets. Photo: US Navy via Reuters.

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How can East Asia defuse multiple maritime security risks?

by Andrew Salmon October 3, 2018February 18, 2020

A Russian warship sails on the Neva river during the Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg on July 29, 2018. Photo: AFP/Kirill Kudryavtsev

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Russia expands assets and naval horizons across Indo-Pacific

by Emanuele Scimia August 15, 2018February 18, 2020

Sections of road that can be used as runways in the event of combat could be a good way to preserve planes and air assets if attacks on airbases appear likely. Photo: iStock

China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, United Kingdom, World

Asian states should look at ‘land-based aircraft carriers’

by Stephen Bryen July 22, 2018February 18, 2020

The DF-26 missiles were first seen during a PLA parade in 2015. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing, China, Taiwan

‘Guam Express’ DF-26 missiles in service with PLA

by Asia Times staff April 27, 2018February 18, 2020

A Chinese J-15 fighter jet lands on the deck of the Liaoning aircraft carrier during military drills. Photo: AFP

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How China, US are spawning a new great-power naval rivalry

by Alfred McCoy April 9, 2018

South Korean and US tanks fire live rounds during a joint military exercise near the DMZ on April 21, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

European Union, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Major diplomatic game afoot as Korean war games cut short

by Andrew Salmon March 20, 2018February 18, 2020

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Type 001A, is shown at Dalian Port in Liaoning province. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China

China eyes building nuclear-powered aircraft carriers

by Asia Times staff March 2, 2018February 18, 2020

Japan, Northeast Asia

Japan may buy up to 40 vertical takeoff F-35B fighters

by Asia Times staff February 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Indian Navy soldiers stand guard to rifles in New Delhi during a rehearsal for India's Republic Day parade on January 18, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Saumya Khandelwal

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Great China-India naval war could be an anti-climax

by Doug Tsuruoka Editor at Large February 6, 2018February 18, 2020

A fighter jet was shot into the sky during the first-ever launch and recovery using the U.S. Navy's new electromagnetic catapult system. Photo: US Navy

Beijing, China, World

Third carrier may use electromagnetic launch catapults

by Asia Times staff January 19, 2018February 18, 2020

China recently launched its first completely domestically built aircraft carrier, the 70,000-ton Type-001A. More 'home-made' aircraft carriers are coming to Asia despite persistent claims that 'flat-tops' are military relics.

AT Finance, Australia, China, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, World

The aircraft carrier: The weapon that refuses to go under

by Richard A. Bitzinger January 7, 2018

US carrier strike group Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz transit the Western Pacific with ships from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force on November 12, 2017. Anthony Rivera/US Navy via Reuters

Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

3 US carrier strike groups now operating off Korea with Japanese ships

by Asia Times staff November 14, 2017February 18, 2020

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan at sail during a live-fire gunnery exercise in the Pacific last June. Photo: US Navy via AFP/Nathan Burke

Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia

3 US carrier strike groups will converge in Sea of Japan for joint exercise

by Asia Times staff November 10, 2017February 18, 2020

The USS Nimitz, USS Kitty Hawk and USS John C Stennis Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint exercise in the Pacific Ocean. Photo: US Navy via Reuters/Stephen W Rowe

North Korea, Northeast Asia

Ominous sign? 7 US nuke aircraft carriers simultaneously underway as Trump visits Asia

by Asia Times staff November 8, 2017February 18, 2020

A Chinese Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) soldier stands to attention. Beijing is lifting pay for troops and aiming to boost welfare for disbanded servicemen with the creation of a Veterans Affairs Ministry. Photo: AFP/Isaac Lawrence

Beijing, China, Japan, Macau, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Shanghai, World

Beijing aims to rival Russian and US militaries in 30 years

by Frank Chen October 31, 2017February 18, 2020

The Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, is seen during a port call to Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Northeast Asia, Russia, World

Refurbished Chinese carrier is not combat-ready, experts say

by Frank Chen October 26, 2017February 18, 2020

China's first homemade aircraft carrier is seen during its launch in Dalian on April 26, 2017. Photo: Reuters

Beijing, China, Germany, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Taiwan, World

China sets global naval role after launch of aircraft carrier

by Reuters April 27, 2017February 18, 2020

Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson transits the Pacific Ocean. Photo: US Navy/Tom Tonthat handout via Reuters

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Japan, US plan joint show of force toward North Korea

by Reuters April 12, 2017February 18, 2020

A file photo shows the Liaoning with vessels accompanying her in a drill. Photo: Reuters

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China’s second aircraft carrier ‘takes shape’

by Reuters February 2, 2017February 18, 2020

It's what you can't see... Doomsayers are too eager to write off the US military. China has a long, long way to go. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, China, India, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, World

Aircraft carriers in Asia: How they are taking shape

by Richard A. Bitzinger January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

China's Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier Liaoning sails the water in East China Sea, on December 25, 2016. Photo: Defense Ministry of Japan/handout via Reuters

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Taiwan scrambles jets, navy as China aircraft carrier enters strait

by Admin January 12, 2017

A J-15 jet fighter prepares to take off from the deck of the Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, during a drill in the South China Sea on Monday. Photo via SCMP.

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J-15 fighter jets make South China Sea debut

by Benny Kung January 4, 2017January 4, 2017

Chinese J-15 fighter jets on the deck of the Liaoning aircraft carrier during military drills in the Bohai Sea, off China's northeast coast. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Taiwan

China’s aircraft carrier to go on drills in Western Pacific

by Reuters December 25, 2016February 18, 2020

A Chinese J-15 fighter jet prepares to take off from the deck of the Liaoning aircraft carrier. Photo: AFP

China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia

China holds first live-fire drills with aircraft carrier, warships

by Reuters December 16, 2016February 18, 2020

Beijing, China, European Union, France, Germany, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

China investments make UK think twice about South China Sea

by Emanuele Scimia December 13, 2016February 18, 2020

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North-South military deal has alarm bells ringing

How can East Asia defuse multiple maritime security risks?

Russia expands assets and naval horizons across Indo-Pacific

Asian states should look at ‘land-based aircraft carriers’

‘Guam Express’ DF-26 missiles in service with PLA

How China, US are spawning a new great-power naval rivalry

Major diplomatic game afoot as Korean war games cut short

China eyes building nuclear-powered aircraft carriers

Japan may buy up to 40 vertical takeoff F-35B fighters

Great China-India naval war could be an anti-climax

Third carrier may use electromagnetic launch catapults

The aircraft carrier: The weapon that refuses to go under

3 US carrier strike groups now operating off Korea with Japanese ships

3 US carrier strike groups will converge in Sea of Japan for joint exercise

Ominous sign? 7 US nuke aircraft carriers simultaneously underway as Trump visits Asia

Beijing aims to rival Russian and US militaries in 30 years

Refurbished Chinese carrier is not combat-ready, experts say

China sets global naval role after launch of aircraft carrier

Japan, US plan joint show of force toward North Korea

China’s second aircraft carrier ‘takes shape’

Aircraft carriers in Asia: How they are taking shape

Taiwan scrambles jets, navy as China aircraft carrier enters strait

J-15 fighter jets make South China Sea debut

China’s aircraft carrier to go on drills in Western Pacific

China holds first live-fire drills with aircraft carrier, warships

China investments make UK think twice about South China Sea

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