The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is accelerating the growth of its carrier aviation force. The highlights have already appeared. CNS Fujian (CV 018), the PLAN's Catapult Assisted Take Off But ...
The total number of F-35 remains unchanged, but the balance between STOVL F-35Bs and CATOBAR F-35Cs has swung dramatically ...
Instead of having three aircraft carriers in service, the new vessel will replace the aging INS Vikramaditya. India is expected to use the cost savings to aid in developing its submarine program.