“Wasp” and “America” class: The mini aircraft carriers of the US Navy

A "tool" of the US Navy that many forget are the Wasp and America class "mini aircraft carriers". Perhaps when we think of the US Navy our mind goes to the large surface combatants like the Arleigh Burke, the Ticonderoga or the aircraft carriers like the Nimitz and now the Gerald R. Ford class, but…

May 6, 20230Comments

ByBill K.

China’s Shandong Aircraft carrier “against” the USS Nimitz carrier strike group

At a time when tensions are building between China and the United States over Taiwan, the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong was reportedly spotted in the same region as an American aircraft carrier. This was reported by the Global Times. In the South China Sea, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Shandong aircraft carrier battle…

January 17, 20230Comments

ByGEOPOLITIKI

MILITARY

Aircraft Carriers: What is their significance, and are they considered obsolete?

Before we go into specifics, let's try to describe what an aircraft carrier, actually is. An aircraft carrier is essentially a huge warship that is built to function as a floating air base and has on its deck fighter jets and other aircraft that are specifically designed to fly from such ships. The take-off…

January 12, 20230Comments

ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Fujian: China’s largest, most modern aircraft carrier was launched

On Friday, China successfully launched "Fujian" its largest and most advanced Chinese aircraft carrier to date, at a time when tensions are at an all-time high between China and the United States. The People's Liberation Army is undergoing a significant transformation under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, who has vowed to build a "fully…

June 17, 20220Comments

ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Greek armed forces exercise with USS HARRY S. TRUMAN

Exercise with USS HARRY S. TRUMAN On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, as well as on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 January 2022 and in the framework of the planning of Hellenic National Defence General Staff regarding the international collaborations of the Hellenic Armed Forces, joint training of their units was carried out with the US…

January 9, 20220Comments

ByGEOPOLITIKI

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British aircraft carrier “Queen Elizabeth” arrives in Japan

The British aircraft carrier "Queen Elizabeth" has arrived at the port of Yokosuka in Japan, in preparation for the start of joint military exercises with several countries led by Japan and the United States of America to confirm freedom of navigation in the region. This was reported by the Chinese newspaper, "South China Morning Post"…

September 4, 20210Comments

ByGEOPOLITIKI

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NEW: India launches its first indigenous aircraft carrier “Vikrant”

India launched to sea to test its first aircraft carrier, Vikrant. The Indian Navy said: "Proud & historic day for India as the reincarnated Vikrant sails for her maiden sea trials today, in the 50th year of her illustrious predecessor’s key role in the victory of 1971 war. Largest & most complex warship ever to…

August 4, 20210Comments

ByGEOPOLITIKI

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TCG ANADOLU: Erdogan’s Aircraft carrier with no planes

The time approaches for the integration of the amphibious attack ship TCG Anadolu in the Turkish naval forces and the need to arm the so-called “aircraft carrier” with jet fighters has begun to be expressed more and more in Turkey. As, Turkey had already started manufacturing the TCG Anadolu for the F35 B version, ie…

May 11, 20210Comments

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The powerful French carrier “Charles de Gaulle” docks in Cyprus

‎"I welcome Charles De Gaulle to Cyprus. Practical proof of the excellent relations between the National Guard and the French Armed Forces. We work together for security and stability in the region." - The Chief of Defense of the Republic of Cyprus announced on Cyprus The flagship of the French fleet, the aircraft carrier "Charles…

May 10, 20210Comments

ByNewsTeam

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An Aircraft carrier without aircrafts: Meet the Turkish TCG Anadolu

As the time approaches for the integration of the amphibious attack ship TCG Anadolu in the Turkish navy, the need to arm the so-called “aircraft carrier” with jet fighters has begun to be expressed more and more in Turkey.

February 9, 20210Comments

ByGEOPOLITIKI