Launching jets in an operational manner would be a critical milestone for China's first catapult-equipped aircraft carrier.

The U.S. Navy said the presence of its aircraft carriers have deterred adversaries from striking against the country's interests.

For the past month Chinese aircraft carrier strike groups have been operating further from home shores and in greater strength than ever before, testing state-of-the-art technology and sending a ...

Weighing in at more than 100,000 tonnes, the warship has been described as the world’s largest aircraft carrier, capable of carrying more than 75 aircraft and with a crew of about 4,500 personnel.