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Where are America’s aircraft carriers now?

Although the US Navy has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in active service, only around half are deployed at any given ...
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USS Abraham Lincoln’s Red Sea transit exposes the carrier math

The quickest way to grasp a U.S. supercarrier is to tally what moves with it. When USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) changes ...

U.S. Navy Supercarrier Is Now Operating In Waters Claimed By China

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), the fifth Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier, conducted live fire exercises last week in ...

5 Of The Most Powerful Aircraft Carriers Sailing The Seas In 2026

Many countries are always looking for a way to increase their military power on land, air, and sea. Here are the most ...

Why The US Navy's Nuclear Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Is In Guam

The oldest aircraft carrier in the US Navy's fleet, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived in Guam at the end of 2025. Here's why ...

Decommissioning the USS Nimitz is a gift to China

The USS Nimitz, the world’s oldest aircraft carrier, returned to its homeport, Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington, ...