China starts building Type 004 nuclear aircraft carrier to rival U.S. Navy’s Ford-class.

Chinese military analysts confirmed on September 29, 2025, that Beijing has begun construction on its fourth aircraft carrier, the nuclear-powered Type 004. The vessel will feature electromagnetic catapults and an advanced carrier air wing, designed to rival the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class. The move is significant because it signals a direct challenge to American naval dominance and raises new security concerns in the Indo-Pacific. Read full Naval News at this link ...
Artist rendering of China's next-generation aircraft carrier Type 004, featuring a full-length CATOBAR flight deck, electromagnetic catapults, and an expanded island superstructure. The nuclear-powered supercarrier is designed to operate over 90 fixed-wing aircraft, including J-15T strike fighters and stealth J-35 jets, marking a dramatic leap in the PLA Navy's blue-water power projection capabilities. (Picture source: China social network)

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