1st Time Under NATO Command for HMS Queen Elizabeth
The UK’s flagship is under NATO’s command for the first time as a powerful force capable of protecting the alliance’s frontiers assembles. Control of HMS Queen Elizabeth and the UK…
HMS Prince of Wales Extends the Boundaries of UK Carrier Operations
The world’s most advanced naval jets have departed Britain’s biggest warship having laid the groundwork for expanded carrier operations in the future. After four weeks of intensive trials, training and…
HMS Prince of Wales Departs for North America
Britain’s biggest warship today sailed for her autumn deployment – her longest yet, pushing the limits of aircraft carrier operations with drones, fifth-generation stealth fighters, tilt-rotors and helicopters. HMS Prince…
HMS Prince of Wales Completes Refit at Rosyth
Britain’s biggest warship is today ready to resume her duties at sea. After nine months undergoing engineering repairs and receiving significant capability enhancements to support her future tasking, aircraft carrier…
Official Note on the Dismantling of the Former São Paulo
The Ministry of Defence, the Advocacy General of the Union and the Brazilian Navy inform that, in relation to the hull of the former Aerodrome Ship São Paulo, it is…
China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Starts Mooring Trials
China’s third aircraft carrier has started mooring trials, the country’s state broadcaster announced on Friday. This indicates smooth progress for the carrier’s construction and tests since its launch in June,…
China Boasts of Aircraft Carrier Development
China has made significant progress in building its aircraft carrier fleet in the past decade since the first, the Liaoning, was commissioned on September 25, 2012. China refurbished the old…