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China or Iran don’t need to sink US Navy aircraft carriers: They just need to light them on fire

China or Iran doesn’t need to sink U.S. Navy aircraft carriers to neutralize them — they just need to light them on fire. A ...

USS Nimitz Continues To Host Foreign Officials On Final Goodwill Tour

The oldest active supercarrier has welcomed three South American presidents, each given the VIP treatment while onboard.

The carrier that defined half a century of U.S. naval power is now sailing one last time, and even its farewell route feels too big for normal maps

The USS Nimitz sets sail on its final historic voyage. Discover the massive environmental and nuclear challenges it leaves behind.
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Pentagon eyes medium carriers amid Iran missile threat

Strategic rethink: The U.S. Navy is weighing medium carriers to counter missile threats, reduce costs, and enable more dispersed operations. Iranian factor: Iran’s missile arsenal and recent Strait of ...