A U.S. aircraft carrier is operating near the Philippines, while a Chinese aircraft carrier is visiting Hong Kong.

To maintain its position as the strongest navy on the planet, the US Navy must constantly innovate. Billions of dollars are ...

While many Nimitz-class carriers are named after presidents, the class itself honors Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who led the US Pacific Fleet during World War 2.

The forward deployment of warships marks Washington's commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the Navy ...

The US Navy's carrier fleet is known for its impressive firepower and resilience in battle. The fleet's durability is attributed partly to the sacrifice of its predecessor, USS America. The Navy ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges with its aircraft carrier fleet, despite having 11 nuclear-powered carriers. High costs, lengthy construction times, and a ...

More than half of the 11 United States Navy aircraft carriers—which is the largest fleet in the world—were underway over the weekend as Washington faced a sea power gap while juggling multiple ...

A Navy boatswain’s mate stands watch at the helm of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on May 28, 2025. US Navy Photo ...

US Navy Photo. Aircraft carrier USS ... (LCC-20), the US 6th Fleet Flagship, arrives in Praia, Cabo Verde, in support Obangame Express 2025 on May 4, 2025. US Navy Photo.

A fleet of drone carriers could help alleviate a major strategic headache. US maritime power centers on the Navy's 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, which are arguably the powerful warships ...