Why Aircraft Carrier Islands Are Almost Always On The Right
Spotting an aircraft carrier is easy thanks to its island superstructure, but why is it almost always on the right side? The answer lies in aviation physics.
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The USS George Washington Isn't Even Stationed In The US - Here's Where You'd Have To Go To See It
Most of the U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers are stationed in the United States, but the USS George Washington lives on the other side of the world.
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Why Aren't British Aircraft Carriers Nuclear Powered?
Every single United States aircraft carrier is powered by a nuclear reactor, but its ally across the pond opted for a different fuel source.
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Why The US Navy Continues To Launch Ballistic Missiles From Nuclear Submarines
United States military submarines are a crucial component to the country's nuclear triad, wielding the ability to launch nuclear ballistic missiles from sea.
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How America's Advanced Aircraft Carriers Compare To The Rest Of NATO's Fleet
NATO fields several aircraft carriers, but how do Britain’s, France’s, and others truly measure up against America’s massive nuclear-powered fleet?
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Can A Submarine Outrun A Torpedo? How Their Top Speeds Compare
Generally speaking, a submarine cannot typically outrun an enemy torpedo outright, but submarines do use speed in other ways to avoid fatal hits.
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The U.S. Is Weighing A Massive Weapons Hub Near China's Doorstep
Although still in the early stages of consideration, a joint ammunition production and storage facility at Subic Bay could be the world's largest.
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Chinese Fleet Raises Tensions After Interception In Restricted Waters
In September 2025, a fleet of warships from China appeared in restricted waters in the Taiwan Strait, raising tensions after they were intercepted.
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The Royal Australian Navy Has A Billion-Dollar Ghost Shark Submarine Fleet On The Way
Drones are starting to make a mark on naval combat, and Australia's spending big to ensure it has its own fleet of uncrewed underwater vehicles ready.
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14 Of The Oldest Aircraft Carriers Still In Service
A look at the world's oldest aircraft carriers still on active duty, examining their legacy, upgrades, and role in modern naval operations.
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How The Russian Navy Protects Its Maritime Routes With Nuclear Subs & Coastal Missiles
Russia has a strategy to protect its maritime routes and coastlines. Part of the solution involves nuclear submarines, coastal missile, and tight communication.
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What Does Aft Mean On A Ship?
Humans have been traveling by boat for millennia, and some common seafaring terms like 'aft' have been in use since medieval times.
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What To Know About The Release Of The US' First Autonomous Warship
This ship marks the transition toward a hybrid fleet of manned and unmanned vessels away from conventional shipbuilding.
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What Is America's Most Advanced Nuclear Warship Doing In Norway?
The most advanced aircraft carrier in the world, the USS Gerald R. Ford, visited Norway in September 2025 as part of its mission in the Arctic Circle.
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China's Newest Aircraft Carrier Shows Off Tech Previously Exclusive To The US
Nations are always looking for ways to increase their military tech. China did just that, by adding a tech the U.S. used to use on their new aircraft carrier.
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Historic US Military Base Revived For New Mission In The Caribbean
The Trump Administration is using an old naval base in Puerto Rico for a new mission in the Caribbean. Time will tell if this facility officially reopens.
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Lost WWII Ship USS Quincy Finally Seen Again For The First Time In Decades
The USS Quincy is one of the 20,000 ships sunk during WWII, and it's been resting out of sight since it was first discovered in 1992 — unitl now.
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Another Southeast Asian Nation Owns A Submarine Thanks To China (Here's Why It Matters)
An agreement for China to sell a submarine to U.S. ally Thailand is finally coming together after years of bargaining. Here's what that means on a global scale.
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Venezuela's Military Put Its Russian Fighter Jets On Display To Intimidate Trump & The US
Venezuela recently dispatched a military display, including an array of Sukhoi Su-30 "Flanker" fighter jets, in the Caribbean amid rising tensions.
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How Long Does It Take An Aircraft Carrier To Cross The Pacific?
The Pacific Ocean is the largest on the planet, and the U.S. Navy has to cross it quite often, which an American aircraft carrier can do pretty quickly.
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The USS Nimitz's Retirement Marks The End Of The World's Most Iconic Carrier
The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) was the first in its class and has served the United States for half of a century. Being active for that long, it has seen a lot.
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Here's How Air Force Special Ops Troops Practice Seizing An Airfield
Controlling airfields and airports is vital during wartime, so Air Force and Air National Guard troops practice assaulting them by air and sea.
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The Genius Engineering Behind Contra-Rotating Propellers
A contra-rotating propeller system uses two propellers spinning in opposite directions. This impressive feat of engineering changed the course of aviation.
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How Fast Can Aircraft Carriers Travel & Which Country Has The Fastest?
Aircraft carriers are critical parts of some naval fleets; as such, they need to be fast. But how fast are they, and who has the fastest of them all?
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China Vs US Destroyers: How The Naval Warships Compare
U.S. destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet, though China is rapidly building a modern fleet of warships to compete with them.
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5 US Aircraft Carriers You Can Visit As A Museum Ship
Some of the largest and most significant battles in history were fought with aircraft carriers. Here are five historic survivors you can visit.
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Why Brazil Sank Its Own Aircraft Carrier In 2023
There are many a reason why a navy would lay waste to an aircraft carrier, and this why Brazil chose to.
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