The latest French and Chinese aircraft carrier designs will rival the U.S. Navy's Ford Class super carriers. All of the designs feature electromagnetic aircraft launch systems.
Naval News: U.S. Navy, China And France’s Future Aircraft Carriers Compared
The future of aircraft carriers is assured. Tomorrow's oceans will be more complex and contested, with new threats emerging. Yet the carrier will continue to provide unrivaled conventional superiority to the few navies which can operate them. Only the United States, China and France are building the largest and most capable category of carriers, the Super Carrier.
Warfare is constantly evolving. New technologies are reshaping the way wars are fought and opening up new opportunities for the future. At the same time, existing unit types are proving their worth. This is most visible because of the war in Ukraine. In the court of popular opinion, the effectiveness of anti-tank weapons has caused many to question the future of the tank. Yet on the ground, tanks are still desperately sought by both sides. Similar debates are happening in the naval world.
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WNU Editor: China's goal is to have 6 operational aircraft carriers within a decade. As for France's future PN-NG aircraft carrier, it is slated to be commissioned by 2038 (link here).
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