The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is accelerating the growth of its carrier aviation force. The highlights have ...

China has launched its third aircraft carrier and the first to feature a catapult aircraft launch system. The ship designed and built in China was christened as “Fujian” named after the ...

The new Electric Launch System for Unmanned Aircraft allows UAS operations on a variety of vessels, including aircraft ...

The Fujian, China’s domestically built aircraft carrier launched two years ago, was the first to use new electromagnetic technology for launching fighter jets. Now, the Sichuan features a double ...

The modernized catapult and arresting gear are also optimized for more accurate end-speed control, reducing stress on the aircraft. The Navy said the second-in-class carrier is now expected to be ...

But the ship's large size isn't the only detail that sets it apart. While other amphibious assault ships have only been able to carry helicopters and vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft, the ...

While other amphibious assault ships have only been able to carry helicopters and vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft, the Sichuan is equipped with a carrier-style catapult system and ...

The 40,000-ton Type 076 amphibious assault ship is equipped with a catapult system, similar to an aircraft carrier, enabling launch fixed-wing aircraft. Newsweek's weekly update maps aircraft ...