China has embarked on constructing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a transformative leap in the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) capabilities. Satellite imagery and leaked photographs from 2025 reveal intensive construction activity at the Dalian Shipyard, where large hull sections and reactor-related modules have been identified. These distinctive features set the Type 004 apart […]
The September military parade marked a historic moment in Chinese naval aviation with the debut appearance of the KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft. This milestone represents China’s entry into the elite circle of nations capable of operating sophisticated fixed-wing early warning aircraft from aircraft carriers, fundamentally transforming the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s power projection capabilities. […]
The Italian Navy’s Cavour Carrier Strike Group is set to arrive in Guam after a successful deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. This strategic movement, coming after participation in the ‘Pitch Black 2024’ air exercise in Darwin, Australia, highlights Italy’s growing role in global maritime security. The deployment emphasizes the importance of interoperability and cooperation with […]
