Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. China showed its newest aircraft carrier launching military aircraft with an electromagnetic catapult system. Among the aircraft ...

The EMALS is an electromagnetic catapult that relies upon a linear induction motor, rather than a traditional steam piston, ...

China took a major step in realizing its regional and global military ambitions when it launched its third aircraft carrier since 2012. Commissioned during a November ceremony at the People's ...

China unveiled its newest amphibious assault ship in a launching ceremony in Shanghai on Friday. The Sichuan's standout feature is a catapult system capable of launching fixed-wing aircraft. The first ...

Chinese aircraft carriers may not be able to launch as many fighter jets as U.S. carriers, but that hasn't stopped the country's navy from moving forward with carrier tech. In fact, as seen in footage ...

China has made major technological progress with its aircraft carriers. But compared to the US Navy, China lacks the decades of experience and trained personnel for operations. China is investing in ...