China or Iran doesn’t need to sink U.S. Navy aircraft carriers to neutralize them — they just need to light them on fire. A ...

Although the history of air travel is mainly very safe nowadays, the history of aviation is replete with aircraft that, one way or another, came to be known as dangerous. These are not cases of abuse, ...

The modern aircraft carrier, by almost any standards, is a behemoth. The U.S. Navy's Ford-Class carriers are massive, with impressive technology and fighting prowess as well. But despite their ...

The latest news, analysis and opinion on China’s aircraft carriers. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

It has become fashionable to argue that aircraft carriers are becoming obsolete. Critics question their value in an era of technological advancement, when new capabilities such as advanced autonomous ...