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Chinese Anti-Ship Missile Analysis Shows US Navy Carriers at Tangible Risk
September 27 by Nick YoungSince the introduction of the contemporary anti-ship missile (ASM) by the Soviet Navy, ASMs have been developed to come in all shapes, sizes and guidance methods. Without a doubt, the largest contri...
China Announces ‘Peaceful Development’ To Allay Fears of Regional Naval Dominance
September 22 by Neil WaghornAfter weeks of international commentary regarding the sea trials of the first Chinese aircraft carrier, China has announced a ‘Peaceful Development’ White Paper. An update on a simila...
Opinion: Confusing the UK Defence Budget Debate with Faulty Falklands Comparisons
September 15 by Defence Dateline GroupOne of the most oft-cited arguments against the withdrawal of HMS Ark Royal from front-line service as part of the UK’s SDSR has been the danger that a ten years plus gap in carrier operati...
Sea trial of China's refitted aircraft carrier attained "anticipated objectives"
September 02 by China Ministry of National DefenseThe maiden sea trial of China's refitted aircraft carrier "has attained the anticipated objectives," a spokesperson for the Defense Ministry said Wednesday, according to Xinhua.Ministry spokesperson Y...
First Chinese aircraft carrier sets sail
August 11 by Radio Free AsiaChina's trial deployment of the refurbished vessel comes amid a raging territorial dispute in the region. China has launched sea trials on its first aircraft carrier in what some experts say is a...
Renewed Investment in Amphibious Assault Vessels Unmasks Europe's Naval Fears
August 04 by Defence Dateline GroupOn Thursday, 26 May, it was announced by the UK MoD that the commando carrier HMS Ocean was to deploy off the coast of Libya, as part of Operation Ellamy. This move followed the deployment, earlier...
Opinion: China and the US Face Off Over South China Sea Rights
July 14 by Nima Khorrami AsslSince the end of 2009, China’s foreign policy has endured a number of twists and turns, including the intense reaction of the Chinese state to American arms sales to Taiwan, China’s s...
HMS Illustrious returns to Portsmouth after upgrade
July 11 by Defence IQJuly 11, 2011 Helicopter and commando carrier HMS Illustrious returned to her Portsmouth home yesterday after completing a £40m maintenance and upgrade programme in Scotland. The 22...
National Audit Office Report: Carrier Strike
July 07 by National Audit OfficeThe National Audit Office has expressed deep concern about risks to value for money from the changes to the aircraft carrier and associated Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft project made in the 20...
Navy UCAS-D Achieves Milestone aboard Eisenhower
July 06 by Naval Air Systems CommandA team from the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System program office (PMA-268) accomplished the first carrier touchdown of an F/A-18D surrogate aircraft, emulating an unmanned vehicle, using systems devel...
Queen Elizabeth Class carrier construction underway at Portsmouth
July 05 by BAE SystemsConstruction of the first Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier took a significant step forward, June 29, as the final rings of the forward hull section came together for the first time at BAE System...
Waging War Against Declining Reliability in British Naval Air Defence
May 24 by Nick YoungApproximately 40% of the roughly £6.5bn spent on the Royal Navy’s six newest destroyers, as part of the MoD’s Type 45 programme, was intended for Principle Anti-Air Missile System (P...