China launches third aircraft carrier

Jun 17, 2022

Shanghai [China], June 17 : China launched its third aircraft carrier, named the "Fujian," on Friday. The carrier, named after Fujian Province, was completely...

China's PLA Navy launches its third aircraft carrier

Jun 22, 2022

Hong Kong, June 22 : China's navy, called the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), celebrated the launch of its third aircraft carrier in a...

China blunts US Naval dominance with its third aircraft carrier

Nov 19, 2025

After Fujian was commissioned on November 5, China now operates a fleet of three aircraft carriers. This makes the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)...

China's third aircraft carrier heads to sea for the first time

May 15, 2024

With this third flattop on the way, China's aircraft carrier fleet will be the second largest in the world, trailing only the USA with...

Type 003, China's 3rd aircraft carrier likely to be launched in early 2022

Nov 13, 2021

Shanghai [China], November 13 : Construction on China's third aircraft carrier, Type 003 is progressing steadily and is expected to be launched by February...

"Aircraft carriers remain central to maritime power projection": Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on third aircraft carrier

May 30, 2026

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Saturday underlined the strategic importance of aircraft carriers, saying Carrier Battle Groups (CBGs)...