Images suggest a new ship design unlike anything now in China's navy, five analysts told NBC News.

Summary

Satellite images suggest China is developing a massive nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, potentially matching the size and capabilities of U.S. supercarriers, analysts told NBC News.

The ship, possibly the Type 004, appears to feature four electromagnetic catapults for launching fighter jets, a design shift from China’s current fleet.

Experts say this move aligns with China’s goal of building a “blue-water navy” to rival the U.S.

While Beijing has not confirmed the project, U.S. officials view China’s military expansion as a strategic challenge in the Indo-Pacific.

  • truthfultemporarily@feddit.orgEnglish
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    21 hours ago

    I have a deja vu, I think around ten years ago someone on reddit said the same thing about China having naval aviation at all.