The training was aimed at testing the performance of the aircraft carriers' weapons and equipment, improving the training level of such war...

Earlier report said China, which shares close linkages with the Pakistan military, is currently building four modern naval ships for the Pa...

The Liaoning carrier, made from an empty hull of a Soviet era ship, recently left its shipyard in Qingdao in east China to start a new trai...

While India has operated air wings from carriers, what is needed for the Vikramaditya and future carriers is protection and support against...

China had launched its second aircraft carrier in April 2017 after it commissioned the first carrier the Liaoning, a re-fitted Soviet Union...

The naval formation, includes destroyers Jinan and Yinchuan, frigate Yantai and a squadron of J-15 fighter jets and helicopters, a Chinese ...

While the first aircraft carrier, Liaoning, is a refitted Soviet-era ship, the second is being built on the same model with more advanced f...

Comprised of aircraft carrier Liaoning, a number of destroyers, some J-15 carrier-based fighter jets and helicopters, the fleet sailed thro...

Zhang said China urgently needs a second carrier, as the country is seeking to improve its defence systems and safeguard national interests.

A 60,000 tonne ship can carry from 30 to 40 fighters, while a 100,000 ton vessel can carry between 70 and 80 fighters.

Yang said elements like geography, the economy and defence will be evaluated and considered for building the aircraft carrier's base.

China plans to build more new carriers as it looks to spread out its global naval presence in the midst of maritime disputes with a host of...

The newly-commissioned 'Liaoning' returned to its homeport in north China, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported today.

The Taiwan Strait holds significant importance as it has been a major cause of unrest for several military confrontations.

China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, has completed major and crucial tests during a three-month voyage.

China today said it will build more aircraft carriers apart from the 'Liaoning' to boost its defence and military capabilities.

Amid deepening territorial disputes with its neighbours, China said it will have more aircraft carriers, far bigger than the one that was l...