Russia’s former Pacific Fleet commander Sergei Avakyants said the aircraft carrier “is already a bygone era. These are very expensive and ineffective naval weapons.” Russia has 0 functional aircraft carriers.

The Navy has revised the projected delivery date of the aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller to 2034 — two years later than previously expected.

A Chinese navy anniversary film has triggered fresh speculation over a fourth aircraft carrier under construction. The clues have renewed focus on Beijing's blue-water ambitions and a possible nuclear-powered fleet expansion.