Hypersonic missiles are changing the dynamics of naval warfare, raising questions about the future of aircraft carriers. Yet carriers continue to remain central to maritime power projection. This deep strategic analysis explores why aircraft carriers still matter in the evolving landscape of modern naval warfare.

China’s Fujian aircraft carrier is a bold technological leap, introducing EMALS on a conventionally powered platform. This article examines both the achievement and the risks inherent in rapid induction and immature systems.

Aircraft carrier power is often misunderstood as a numbers game. In reality, sustaining a continuous naval presence requires a strict rotation cycle known as the “Rule of Three.” This article explains why three aircraft carriers are needed to keep just one deployed—and how this principle defines real naval power.

India's Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Aircraft carriers are more than warships—they are symbols of national power and ambition. For India, a...