Monday, May 9, 2011

The Aircraft Carrier Is Back

Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

Despite Criticism, Aircraft Carriers Stake New Claims At Forefront Of Naval Power -- Washington Post/AP

ABOARD THE CHARLES DE GAULLE — Despite growing controversy about the cost and relevance of aircraft carriers, navies around the world are adding new ones to their inventories at a pace unseen since World War II.

The U.S. — with more carriers than all other nations combined — and established naval powers such as Britain, France and Russia are doing it. So are Brazil, India and China — which with Russia form the BRIC grouping of emerging economic giants.

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More News On The Rise Of The Aircraft Carrier

Aircraft carriers gain clout in naval power -- FOX News/AP
World races for carrier power -- Hindustan Times/AP
World navies adding aircraft carriers to establish clout -- International Business Times
The World Is Cranking Out Aircraft Carriers At WWII Pace -- Business Insider
Post and riposte in the great carrier debate -- DoD Buzz
Carrier George H.W. Bush to deploy on 1st combat cruise -- Hampton Roads
The supercarrier is dead. Long live the supercarrier. -- Bring the heat. Bring the Stupid.

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