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China’s newest aircraft carrier not as capable as 50-year-old US ship in one key respect, former US officers say

China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60 percent the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet. The officers told CNN the configuration of the flight deck of the Fujian, …

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Egypt Independent October 26, 2025

India has a new nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine. But can it catch up with China?

CNN — India’s second nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine joined its naval fleet late last month, a move the government says strengthens its nuclear deterrent as New Delhi casts a wary eye at both China and Pakistan. But India is still playing catch-up, at least compared with China, as the People’s Liberation Army grows its fleet …

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Egypt Independent September 16, 2024