aircraft carrier

Jun- 2025 -

24 June

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

General Dynamics Secures Extended Support Deal for US Navy Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $987-million contract to extend development and support for the US Navy’s nuclear submarine programs.

5 June

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

South Korea Unveils New Carrier Concept Built for Manned-Unmanned Teaming

South Korea has introduced Ghost Commander II, a next-generation naval carrier concept designed to combine manned and unmanned systems within a unified command-and-control platform.

4 June

Americas

The warship USS Enterprise is seen sailing across deep blue waters. The aircraft carrier has dozens of fighter planes and a helicopter taxied on it.

Juster Domingo

US Taps Vermont Company to Dismantle Nuclear-Powered USS Enterprise

The US has chosen NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services to dismantle the decommissioned USS Enterprise nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

2 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says China Deployed 2 Aircraft Carrier Groups, Dozens of Ships

China deployed two aircraft carrier groups and dozens of ships in waters north and south of Taiwan last month, a Taiwanese security official said.

May- 2025 -

19 May

Americas

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Fire Controlman Petty Officer 1st Class Donald Tran wears augmented reality glasses during an Augmented Reality Maintenance System demonstration aboard USS Spruance (DDG 111) on April 23. The headset allows a sailor underway to communicate in real time with a subject matter expert working shoreside, while the visor provides a visual of what the sailor sees.

Rojoef Manuel

Five US Navy Warships Get AR Tech for Remote-Assisted Repairs

The US Navy has integrated a remote assistance solution into five warships to optimize their onboard sustainment operations.

13 May

Americas

Juster Domingo

AUKUS Taps H&B Defence for Nuclear Submarine Support

Arms firm H&B Defence was chosen to identify Australian companies that can support the supply chain for AUKUS' submarine and aircraft carrier program.

13 May

Air

Conceptual model of a South Korean Navy aircraft carrier. The model has jet fighters and helicopters taxied on its deck. The ship is painted gray.

Juster Domingo

South Korea Drops F-35B Carrier, Opts for UAV Command Ship

South Korea will prioritize developing a multi-purpose command ship instead of a previously proposed F-35B-armed light aircraft carrier.

Apr- 2025 -

24 April

Sea

UK Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales is seen leaving Portsmouth Naval Base. 11 people bid farewell in the foreground, waving UK flags.

Juster Domingo

UK Carrier Strike Group Begins Eight-Month Operation Highmast

The UK Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group has departed on an eight-month deployment to "maintain security and freedom."

11 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Second US Aircraft Carrier Has Reached Middle East

A second American aircraft carrier has reached the Middle East, where Washington's forces are carrying out air strikes against Houthi rebels.

Mar- 2025 -

17 March

Middle East

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 6, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. NSA Souda Bay provides logistical and operational support to the components of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean after two months of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on Carrier Group After US Strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.

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