China's naval capabilities have been expanding in recent years, but its newest aircraft carrier lags behind U.S. counterparts ...

In early 2025, Iran commissioned its first aircraft carrier, the IRIS Shahid Bagheri — a converted container ship now presented as a symbol of power projection. But behind the headlines lies a far ...

While the scope and technology of naval power have evolved immensely in the 80 years since World War II ended, the aircraft carrier continues to be one of the most powerful and important weapons on ...