This was a realistic test of the carrier and its J-15s’ operation under wartime conditions. The Shandong’s task force also contained two destroyers, a frigate and a supply ship with more fuel. China ...

McCain’s fast carrier task force showed that the aerial umbrella to cover it was already available. But that was not the immediate purpose of “Jock” McCain’s strikes. He was beating down ...

A file photo from 2004 of the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is currently on its way to the Gulf The US has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Middle East to send a "clear and unmistakable message ...