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Chuck Hagel tours China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has toured the Liaoning - China's first aircraft carrier - at the beginning of a…

11 years ago

USS Gerald R. Ford: US Navy christens its first Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

The US Navy has christened USS Gerald R. Ford - the first of its new Ford-class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.…

11 years ago

INS Vikrant: India unveils first indigenous aircraft carrier

India has launched INS Vikrant, its first indigenous aircraft carrier, from a shipyard in southern Kerala state. The 37,500 tonne…

11 years ago

Liaoning, China’s first aircraft carrier, enters into service

China's first aircraft carrier, a refurbished Soviet ship, has entered into service, the Defence Ministry says. The 300 m (990ft)…

12 years ago