Tag: Liaoning carrier

• Wednesday, April 26th 2017 - 08:48 UTC

  China launches its first native totally designed and built aircraft carrier

  

  China has launched its first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier, state media said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to transform its navy into a force capable of projecting power onto the high seas. Adorned with colorful ribbons, the Type 001A ship “transferred from dry dock into the water at a launch ceremony” in the northeastern port city of Dalian, according to official broadcaster CCTV.

• Thursday, February 5th 2015 - 13:17 UTC

  China's Navy in procurement spree to build its second aircraft carrier

  

  The construction of China's second aircraft carrier appears to be imminent, reports the Global Times, a tabloid under the auspices of the Communist Party mouthpiece People's Daily.

• Wednesday, April 24th 2013 - 23:20 UTC

  China plans more carriers as it extends naval influence and anticipates conflicts in the region

  

  China unveiled plans to build more aircraft carriers after commissioning its first last year, as the country extends its influence amid territorial disputes with neighbours including Japan and Vietnam. China already has the world’s second-biggest military budget after the US.

• Wednesday, September 26th 2012 - 00:07 UTC

  China’s first aircraft carrier enters into service, “a cause for patriotic passion”

  

  China's first aircraft carrier has entered into service, the defence ministry announced. The 300 meters Liaoning - named after the province where it was refitted - is a refurbished Soviet ship purchased from Ukraine (ex Varyag).