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Two Navy Carriers Are About To Head Out On Grueling “Double Pump” Deployments
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)

Two Navy Carriers Are About To Head Out On Grueling “Double Pump” Deployments

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Here’s France’s Plan For Its New Nuclear Powered Supercarrier (Updated)
Carriers

Here’s France’s Plan For Its New Nuclear Powered Supercarrier (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 9, 2020

Flooding Threatens To Put New British Carrier Out Of Action For Six Months
Queen Elizabeth Class

Flooding Threatens To Put New British Carrier Out Of Action For Six Months

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 7, 2020

The Forgotten Fireball Made The First Jet-Powered Carrier Landing By Accident
Carriers

The Forgotten Fireball Made The First Jet-Powered Carrier Landing By Accident

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

First AH-64E Apaches Arrive In UK, Will Serve As New Carriers’ Other Strike Capability
Queen Elizabeth Class

First AH-64E Apaches Arrive In UK, Will Serve As New Carriers’ Other Strike Capability

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

This Is Our First Look At The Navy’s New CMV-22B Osprey Flying From An Aircraft Carrier
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)

This Is Our First Look At The Navy’s New CMV-22B Osprey Flying From An Aircraft Carrier

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 23, 2020

New Images Of China’s Elusive Catapult-Capable J-15T Carrier Fighter Emerge
Liaoning (16)

New Images Of China’s Elusive Catapult-Capable J-15T Carrier Fighter Emerge

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

Japanese F-35As Train With USS America As Tokyo Looks Toward Its Aircraft Carrier Future
USS America (CV-66)

Japanese F-35As Train With USS America As Tokyo Looks Toward Its Aircraft Carrier Future

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 23, 2020

Video Of Chinese Missile Carrier Jet Hauling What Appears To Be A Hypersonic Weapon Emerges
Carriers

Video Of Chinese Missile Carrier Jet Hauling What Appears To Be A Hypersonic Weapon Emerges

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 17, 2020

Behold HMS Queen Elizabeth’s First Carrier Strike Group
HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08)

Behold HMS Queen Elizabeth’s First Carrier Strike Group

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 6, 2020

Behold A British Carrier Carrying The Most Stealth Fighters Of Any Warship To Date
HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08)

Behold A British Carrier Carrying The Most Stealth Fighters Of Any Warship To Date

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 23, 2020

Watch This F/A-18 Hornet Chuck Its External Fuel Tank During A Carrier Catapult Launch
Carriers

Watch This F/A-18 Hornet Chuck Its External Fuel Tank During A Carrier Catapult Launch

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Sep 14, 2020

U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs Are About To Go Aboard A British Carrier And They Might Be There To Stay
HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs Are About To Go Aboard A British Carrier And They Might Be There To Stay

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Sep 11, 2020

F/A-18 Super Hornet Is Now Undergoing Ski Jump Launch Trials For The Indian Navy
INS Vikrant

F/A-18 Super Hornet Is Now Undergoing Ski Jump Launch Trials For The Indian Navy

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Aug 20, 2020

South Korea Officially Unveils Plan For F-35B Light Carrier
Carriers

South Korea Officially Unveils Plan For F-35B Light Carrier

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 11, 2020

Navy’s First Operational F-35C Squadron Fires Missiles As It Preps For Inaugural Cruise
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)

Navy’s First Operational F-35C Squadron Fires Missiles As It Preps For Inaugural Cruise

By Jamie Hunter

Updated on Jul 28, 2020

Iran Fires Missiles At Its Fake Carrier, Says Its Satellite Has Been Watching From Above (Updated)
Carriers

Iran Fires Missiles At Its Fake Carrier, Says Its Satellite Has Been Watching From Above (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 28, 2020

Iran Looks Set To Blow Up Its Fake Aircraft Carrier Again
Carriers

Iran Looks Set To Blow Up Its Fake Aircraft Carrier Again

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 27, 2020

Pentagon Notice Says The First Of The Navy’s New Frigates Will Be Named USS Brooke (Updated)
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

Pentagon Notice Says The First Of The Navy’s New Frigates Will Be Named USS Brooke (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 18, 2020

Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bonhomme Richard Is On Fire At Naval Base San Diego (Updated)
Essex Class

Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bonhomme Richard Is On Fire At Naval Base San Diego (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 13, 2020

Approval Of Mega F-35 Sale For Japan Is A Huge Step Towards Its Aircraft Carrier Ambitions
JS Izumo

Approval Of Mega F-35 Sale For Japan Is A Huge Step Towards Its Aircraft Carrier Ambitions

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Jul 10, 2020

Here Are Photos Of Two U.S. Navy Carriers In The South China Sea For First Time In Six Years (Updated)
USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

Here Are Photos Of Two U.S. Navy Carriers In The South China Sea For First Time In Six Years (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 6, 2020

Making Steam: The Life And Times Of A U.S. Navy Chief Engineer
USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

Making Steam: The Life And Times Of A U.S. Navy Chief Engineer

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 5, 2020

US Navy Aircraft Carriers Had Escalators Just Like At The Mall
Carriers

US Navy Aircraft Carriers Had Escalators Just Like At The Mall

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 5, 2020

The USS Ranger Sailed With A Unique “Grumman Air Wing” In The Mid 1980s
Carriers

The USS Ranger Sailed With A Unique “Grumman Air Wing” In The Mid 1980s

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 5, 2020

The Crazy Aircraft Carrier Hangar Catapults Of World War II
Essex Class

The Crazy Aircraft Carrier Hangar Catapults Of World War II

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 5, 2020

This Syria-Bound Super Hornet Is Carrying A Uniquely Massive Bomb Load
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)

This Syria-Bound Super Hornet Is Carrying A Uniquely Massive Bomb Load

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 5, 2020

Here’s the USMC’s Plan for ‘Lightning Carriers’ Brimming With F-35Bs
Carriers

Here’s the USMC’s Plan for ‘Lightning Carriers’ Brimming With F-35Bs

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 3, 2020

Aircraft Carrier “Bow Prongs” and Why They Are Disappearing
USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

Aircraft Carrier “Bow Prongs” and Why They Are Disappearing

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 3, 2020

What Oddities Can You Spot In This Tour Of Russia’s Aging Aircraft Carrier?
Admiral Kuznetsov

What Oddities Can You Spot In This Tour Of Russia’s Aging Aircraft Carrier?

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 3, 2020

Russia’s Carrier Was Designed To Be Heavily Armed Even Without Its Air Wing
Admiral Kuznetsov

Russia’s Carrier Was Designed To Be Heavily Armed Even Without Its Air Wing

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 2, 2020

How To Land A Fighter On An Aircraft Carrier On A Stormy Night
Carriers

How To Land A Fighter On An Aircraft Carrier On A Stormy Night

By LCDR Joe “Smokin” Ruzicka

Updated on Jul 2, 2020

USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Deploys With Powerful New Infrared Sensor System
USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Deploys With Powerful New Infrared Sensor System

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 9, 2020

These Photos Of Ford And Nimitz Class Carriers Sailing Side-By-Side Offer Best Comparison Yet
Ford Class

These Photos Of Ford And Nimitz Class Carriers Sailing Side-By-Side Offer Best Comparison Yet

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 4, 2020

Taiwan Wants Land-Based Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles To Counter Growing Chinese Naval Power
Liaoning (16)

Taiwan Wants Land-Based Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles To Counter Growing Chinese Naval Power

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on May 29, 2020

The Navy’s Next Jet Trainer Won’t Be Able To Land Or Take Off From An Aircraft Carrier
Carriers

The Navy’s Next Jet Trainer Won’t Be Able To Land Or Take Off From An Aircraft Carrier

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on May 18, 2020

The Biden administration named two future Ford class aircraft carriers after Presidents William Clinton and George W. Bush.
Ford Class

Navy Shelves Review That Might Have Cut Ford Class Production To Build Smaller Carriers

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on May 13, 2020

Navy Defers Decision On Reinstating Aircraft Carrier Captain Fired Over Ominous Letter
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Navy Defers Decision On Reinstating Aircraft Carrier Captain Fired Over Ominous Letter

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 29, 2020

The Navy Now Wants To Reinstate Aircraft Carrier Captain Who Was Fired Over Outbreak Letter (Updated)
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

The Navy Now Wants To Reinstate Aircraft Carrier Captain Who Was Fired Over Outbreak Letter (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 24, 2020

Sailor From COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Dies Two Weeks After Letter Warned Of Fatalities
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Sailor From COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Dies Two Weeks After Letter Warned Of Fatalities

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 13, 2020

France’s Only Aircraft Carrier Heads Home Due To COVID-19 Scare On Board
Carriers

France’s Only Aircraft Carrier Heads Home Due To COVID-19 Scare On Board

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 9, 2020

Private Aggressors Stress Test The Air Defenses On The Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)

Private Aggressors Stress Test The Air Defenses On The Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 8, 2020

Navy Secretary Resigns Amid Political Firestorm Over Firing Of Carrier Captain (Updated)
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Navy Secretary Resigns Amid Political Firestorm Over Firing Of Carrier Captain (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 7, 2020

Trump Now Says He Is Going To Intervene In Aircraft Carrier Captain Firing Fiasco (Updated)
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Trump Now Says He Is Going To Intervene In Aircraft Carrier Captain Firing Fiasco (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 7, 2020

Navy Secretary Slams Captain Of COVID-19 Stricken Carrier, Media In Surprise Visit To Ship (Updated)
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Navy Secretary Slams Captain Of COVID-19 Stricken Carrier, Media In Surprise Visit To Ship (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 6, 2020

USS America Keeps Captain America Theme Going With Custom Painted Tractor
USS America (CV-66)

USS America Keeps Captain America Theme Going With Custom Painted Tractor

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 3, 2020

COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Crew Give Sacked Captain A Thunderous Hero’s Farewell (Updated)
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Crew Give Sacked Captain A Thunderous Hero’s Farewell (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 3, 2020

Navy Sacks Carrier Captain, Pulls Another Carrier Off Station Over COVID-19 Concerns (Updated)
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Navy Sacks Carrier Captain, Pulls Another Carrier Off Station Over COVID-19 Concerns (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 3, 2020

Navy Could Still Punish Captain Behind Letter Begging To Get Sailors Off COVID-19 Plagued Carrier
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Navy Could Still Punish Captain Behind Letter Begging To Get Sailors Off COVID-19 Plagued Carrier

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 2, 2020

The Navy’s New Aircraft Carrier Has A Revolutionary Video System That Sees Everywhere All The Time
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)

The Navy’s New Aircraft Carrier Has A Revolutionary Video System That Sees Everywhere All The Time

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 2, 2020

Defense Secretary Says He Hasn’t Even Read Letter From Carrier Captain Pleading To Evacuate Crew
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Defense Secretary Says He Hasn’t Even Read Letter From Carrier Captain Pleading To Evacuate Crew

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 1, 2020

“Sailors Do Not Need To Die”: Captain Of COVID-19 Plagued Carrier Pleads To Bring Crew Ashore (Updated)
USS Theordore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

“Sailors Do Not Need To Die”: Captain Of COVID-19 Plagued Carrier Pleads To Bring Crew Ashore (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 31, 2020

Now Both Aircraft Carriers In The Western Pacific Have COVID-19 Cases, Raising Readiness Concerns
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

Now Both Aircraft Carriers In The Western Pacific Have COVID-19 Cases, Raising Readiness Concerns

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 28, 2020

A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)
USS George Washington (CVN-73)

A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)

By Chris Harmer

Updated on Mar 27, 2020

New Report On The Navy’s Troubled Ford Class Aircraft Carrier Is Literally The Shits
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)

New Report On The Navy’s Troubled Ford Class Aircraft Carrier Is Literally The Shits

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 24, 2020

Here’s What This Panoramic Windowed Room Does On American Aircraft Carriers
Carriers

Here’s What This Panoramic Windowed Room Does On American Aircraft Carriers

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 19, 2020

Here’s What A Photo Flyby Of A Carrier Group Looks Like From The Helicopter Taking The Pics
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)

Here’s What A Photo Flyby Of A Carrier Group Looks Like From The Helicopter Taking The Pics

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 9, 2020

Ford Class Of Supercarriers May End After Four Ships, Navy Eyeing Smaller Carriers: Report
Ford Class

Ford Class Of Supercarriers May End After Four Ships, Navy Eyeing Smaller Carriers: Report

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 7, 2020

USS America Is Flying A Giant Captain America Flag While On Patrol In The Pacific
USS America (CV-66)

USS America Is Flying A Giant Captain America Flag While On Patrol In The Pacific

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 4, 2020

MV-22 Osprey Rear Ramps And Carrier Aircraft Elevators Make For Great Fast Rope Training
USS America (CV-66)

MV-22 Osprey Rear Ramps And Carrier Aircraft Elevators Make For Great Fast Rope Training

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 21, 2020

Navy Confirms Boat Swarm Seen Alongside Carrier Group In This Satellite Image Was Iranian
USS Abraham Linclon (CVN-72)

Navy Confirms Boat Swarm Seen Alongside Carrier Group In This Satellite Image Was Iranian

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 19, 2020

Russia’s Accident-Plagued Aircraft Carrier Is On Fire (Updated)
Admiral Kuznetsov

Russia’s Accident-Plagued Aircraft Carrier Is On Fire (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 12, 2019

No, Japan Isn’t Going To Install Catapults And Angled Decks On Its Izumo Class Carriers
JS Izumo

No, Japan Isn’t Going To Install Catapults And Angled Decks On Its Izumo Class Carriers

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 3, 2019

This Massive Naval Exercise In 1989 Was The Pinnacle Of U.S. Cold War Maritime Might
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)

This Massive Naval Exercise In 1989 Was The Pinnacle Of U.S. Cold War Maritime Might

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 1, 2019