Aug 6, 2025 · The series revealed new information on the development of Fujian, China’s first aircraft carrier equipped with catapult launch systems, and also highlighted progress in the country’s …

Sep 22, 2025 · While the latest imagery from Fujian ’s trials focuses on traditionally crewed fixed-wing airpower, it’s very likely that this carrier, and other aviation-capable PLAN ships, will eventually …

Apr 2, 2025 · China's most-advanced but yet-to-be-commissioned aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, returned to a shipyard on Tuesday following its seventh sea trial since its launch three years ago. China's …

Sep 23, 2025 · New video clips show three military aircraft, including a J-35 stealth fighter, taking off via electromagnetic catapult from the Fujian.

Mar 2, 2025 · Its latest supercarrier, the recently launched Fujian, a Type 003, has three electromagnetic catapult launching systems to propel fighter jets, said Michael Duitsman, a researcher at the James ...

Fujian (18; Chinese: 福建舰; pinyin: Fújiàn Jiàn) is a Chinese conventionally powered aircraft carrier serving in the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). It is the third carrier of the Chinese aircraft …

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Jun 24, 2025 · China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, isn’t just a leap in hardware. It marks a bold shift in maritime doctrine that aims to overcome the limits of its smaller predecessors and project …

Sep 12, 2024 · Summary and Key Points: China’s Type 003 Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, continues sea trials and is on track for its first deployment by 2025-26. -At 80,000 tonnes, it ...

Jul 25, 2025 · China's newest aircraft carrier — the Fujian — is expected to be one of the most advanced ships in the world, rivaled only by the U.S. Navy's best.

Aug 1, 2025 · Launching jets in an operational manner would be a critical milestone for China's first catapult-equipped aircraft carrier.

Mar 19, 2025 · A new milestone in naval innovation has just unfolded. The PLANS-18 Fujian is set to leave the shipyard for its seventh sea trial, marking another significant step in the evolution of …

Apr 3, 2025 · China’s latest aircraft carrier, Fujian, has entered its seventh round of sea trials, increasing its operational readiness ahead of commissioning.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Pentagon's latest report on Chinese military power reads: " [The Fujian 's] design enables it to support additional fighter aircraft, fixed-wing early-warning aircraft, and more rapid flight ...

4 days ago · Fujian launched a week-long digital showcase in New York's Times Square in December, part of a broader effort to encourage international travelers to take advantage of China's 240-hour …

Sep 13, 2024 · China’s Fujian aircraft carrier, boasting state-of-the-art electromagnetic catapults, is set to revolutionize the People’s Liberation Army-Navy’s (PLAN) maritime prowess, edging closer to …

Dec 15, 2024 · The latest trials reportedly focused on further familiarizing the crew with the vessel’s advanced systems and technologies, including ship operations, aircraft lifts, electronics, and …

2 days ago · China stages more large-scale military drills around Taiwan as tensions soar Ground forces in Fujian province fired long-range live rounds into designated zones north of the island.

Jun 17, 2025 · As reported by CCTV News (China's national state-owned television broadcaster) on June 17, 2025, China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is expected to enter service within the year, …

The integration of an electromagnetic catapult system, alongside the Fujian’s sheer size, places the ship in a league of its own alongside the U.S. Navy’s new Gerald Ford Class carriers in terms of the …