Mastodawn

The U.S. Navy has postponed the decommissioning of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) until at least March 2027, ensuring a fleet of 11 active carriers. The USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) will succeed it. #USNavy #AircraftCarriers

Susan Ville Mar 1

🗨️ This video should be watched carefully by anyone who denies that #germany plays the central role in military supply; and thus in supporting ISR #warcrimes

If Germany were to refuse access to its #airspace, the #US -initiated #war against the #MiddleEast would be immediately halted

Diverting cargo planes is difficult, establishing a new #airbase not a quick fix, it would require a switch to #aircraftcarriers

#war #ihl #law #genocide #iran #berlin

Video: iE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AgtR8-OMDo

Iran target of massive US military buildup, with Jon Elmer

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The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos Feb 27

Inside the USS Ford, the Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier, as It Heads to Mideast

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/us/politics/uss-ford-iran.html

News Beep Feb 13

US Navy on the hunt for strike drones that can launch from any warship

The U.S. Navy wants long-range strike drones that can be launched from destroyers and other warships that lack…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #aircraftcarriers #circulated-defense-news #circulated-marine-corps-times #circulated-military-times #circulated-navy-times #defense-innovation-unit #defense-news #dn-dnr #Drones #navy-news #rimes #runway-independent-maritime-expeditionary-strike #World
https://www.newsbeep.com/394075/

The Japan Times Jan 15

The Chinese Navy’s long-held goal of projecting power farther from its shores could become a reality sooner than expected, as the country ramps up development and modernization of even more aircraft carriers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/15/world/chinese-naval-power-analysis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #china #defense #aircraftcarriers #drones #pla #taiwan #usmilitary

Chinese Navy’s goal of projecting power farther ashore gains steam

Long thought to be an ultimate ambition of Beijing, this may become a reality much sooner than anticipated.

The Japan Times

The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos Dec 24

Long Carrier Deployment Projects Strength in U.S. Pressure Campaign on Venezuela, and Carries Costs

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/us/politics/aircraft-carrier-deployment-caribbean-costs.html

The Japan Times Dec 17

China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Taipei said, its first transit of the sensitive waterway since formally entering service last month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/17/asia-pacific/chinese-aircraft-carrier-taiwan-strait/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #china #pla #taiwan #indopacific #aircraftcarriers

Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait

The sailing was the advanced vessel's first transit of the sensitive waterway since formally entering service last month.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Dec 13

China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier flotilla appeared to be on its way home, Japan said Friday, after the ships were spotted entering the East China Sea following military exercises in the Pacific. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/13/japan/china-japan-aircraft-carrier-return/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #china #pla #chinajapanrelations #aircraftcarriers #defense #defenseministry #sdf

China aircraft carrier flotilla headed home, one week after Japan radar incident

Aircraft from the Liaoning carrier were involved in what Tokyo said was a “dangerous” incident that saw Chinese military jets lock their radar on Japanese fighters.

The Japan Times

The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos Nov 11

Aircraft Carrier Moves Into the Caribbean as U.S. Confronts Venezuela

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/us/politics/aircraft-carrier-moves-into-the-caribbean-as-us-confronts-venezuela.html