The navy said it had begun an operation to send the aircraft carrier São Paulo to the bottom.
Tag: Aircraft Carriers
A Proud Ship Turned Into a Giant Recycling Problem. So Brazil Plans to Sink It.
The old aircraft carrier, once the navy’s flagship, is packed with asbestos. No country, including Brazil, will let it dock to be dismantled.
U.S. Insists It Will Operate Around Taiwan, Despite China’s Pressure
The confrontation threatens to overwhelm President Biden’s efforts to find a series of issues in which the United States and China can work together.
China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier in Major Milestone for Xi Jinping
The vessel, named Fujian after the Chinese province that sits across from Taiwan, is China’s most modern.
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Returning Home After Long Sea Tour Watching Iran
The Pentagon had extended the deployment of the Nimitz in the Middle East after Iranian threats against President Donald J. Trump and U.S. troops in the region.
In Reversal, Pentagon Announces Aircraft Carrier Nimitz Will Remain in Middle East
The acting defense secretary abruptly reversed his previous order to redeploy the Nimitz, which he had done over the objections of his top military advisers.
Acting Navy Secretary, Thomas B. Modly, Slams Fired Captain as ‘Stupid’
Thomas B. Modly addressed the crew of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in a speech that one crew member described as “whiny, upset, irritated, condescending.”
Prepare for War or Fight Coronavirus? U.S. Military Battles Competing Instincts
The Navy has so far refused to completely evacuate the Theodore Roosevelt, an aircraft carrier where 93 service members have been confirmed to be infected.
China Commissions 2nd Aircraft Carrier, Challenging U.S. Dominance
A significant milestone in Xi Jinping’s ambitious drive to turn China into a naval power able to dominate the waters of the South China Sea and beyond.
As Duterte Drifts Toward China, a U.S. Carrier Makes a Point in Manila
The aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan’s visit comes as President Rodrigo Duterte faces pressure at home to resist China’s territorial claims.