China Advances Development of Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier

Satellite images and expert analysis suggest China is building a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier designed to rival the US Navy's largest warships.

Satellite imagery from China's Dalian shipyard indicates progress on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, potentially the largest in the world.
The new supercarrier, referred to as the Type 004, is expected to feature four electromagnetic catapults for launching aircraft, matching the capabilities of the US Navy's USS Gerald R. Ford.
China's People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) already operates three conventionally powered aircraft carriers, with the Fujian being the most advanced, launched in 2022.
Experts believe the carrier will house a variety of aircraft, including fighter jets, early warning planes, helicopters, and drones, enhancing China's global naval reach.
While unconfirmed by Beijing, the development of a prototype naval nuclear reactor and satellite evidence suggest significant strides in China's naval modernization.